Steve Combs

Bar Admissions

Florida

Education

Steve received his B.A. from the University of Florida in Classical Studies in 1987, studying ancient Greek and Latin. Thereafter, he received his J.D. (with Honors) from the University of Florida College of Law in 1991, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy.

Awards

Steve has been recognized on multiple occasions by various organizations for his dedication to children and families. He was recognized on a state-wide basis by the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, which on June 25, 2003, bestowed upon him its First Annual Dignity in the Law Award for "his dedication to Public Service on Behalf of Florida's Families." He was also recognized in 2001, 2002 and 2003 as the Clay County Child Advocate of the Year for his efforts on the bench to protect children. Steve continues to fight for Florida families who are threatened with destitution by foreclosure.

Steve Combs's Bankruptcy Blog on NBF

• Fraudulent Aspects of Using a Strawman in the Short Sale of Residential Property to a Family Member in Florida: Conclusion 1/27/10
• Fraudulent Aspects of Using a Strawman in the Short Sale of Residential Property to a Family Member in Florida: Applicable Laws & Considerations 1/27/10
• Fraudulent Aspects of Using a Strawman in the Short Sale of Residential Property to a Family Member in Florida: Introduction 1/27/10
• Love and Marriage (and Bankruptcy), Part 2: Who Has to Pay for What After Divorce? 9/28/09
• Love and Marriage (and Bankruptcy), Part 1: Are Both Spouses required to file? 9/28/09
• Are Home Owners Association Dues Dischargeable in Bankruptcy? 9/23/09
• The difficulty in discharging student loans 9/23/09
• Why Draining Your Retirement To Save a Doomed House from Foreclosure Before Filing Bankruptcy is a Mistake 7/8/09
• An Exception to Every Rule: When Can You Discharge Student Debt? 6/15/09