Can debtor's go to jail for not paying their Florida debts?
No. Debtors cannot go to jail for not paying most debts. However, if a debtor does not pay domestic support obligations that are court ordered such as child support and alimony, then he or she can be incarcerated in the state of Florida.
In many instances, creditors will try and get liens against a debtor's property, but even then, Florida provides exemptions for property that is off limits to creditors.
Creditors can report debts to the credit bureaus, but cannot threaten or intimidate you to pay your debts. Florida has adopted and enacted the Florida Consumer Protection Practices Act. These are a series of laws that govern when and how a creditor can contact a debtor.
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