Blog Posts in 2014
Posted on Dec 5, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Many potential clients that are considering filing bankruptcy are concerned that they will be publicly shamed or humiliated upon filing a bankruptcy case. These clients find out that they will have to ...
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Posted on Oct 7, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
"I WANT TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY BUT I WANT TO MODIFY MY HOME LOAN" Many homeowners who are considering filing bankruptcy wonder if filing will prevent them from modifying their mortgage loan. ...
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Posted on Sep 15, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
From time to time, our firm will receive calls from potential clients seeking help with bankruptcy cases they have attempted to file on their own. With the prevalence of DIY websites and non-attorney ...
Continue reading "DO I REALLY NEED AN ATTORNEY TO FILE BANKRUPTCY? CAN'T I JUST DO IT MYSELF?" »
Posted on Sep 8, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Many potential clients contact our office upon receiving notice from either their employer that their wages will soon be garnished or from their bank that the funds in their account have been depleted ...
Continue reading "Why You Shouldn't Put Off Filing For Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Aug 5, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Inheritances are often something that many of us don't expect and haven't factored into the financial picture. When a client decides to file bankruptcy their current and future income is ...
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Posted on Jul 10, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
As injury and debt relief attorneys we are often confronted with clients who have had first hand experience with some of the methods at a creditor's disposal when it comes to collecting a debt. Of ...
Continue reading "Removing Judgment Liens Through Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Jun 23, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
There are several factors that go into the decision to file a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. Typically the type of bankruptcy filed will depend on factors such as income, assets and whether the ...
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Posted on May 29, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
On June 1, 2014 the bankruptcy filing fees for chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy plans will change. Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing fees will increase from $306 to $335. Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing ...
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Posted on May 14, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Few things can be as devastating or life altering than receiving a foreclosure notice. In 2008 the recession brought with it an 81% increase in the rate of foreclosures. The beginning of the ...
Continue reading "Fraudulent Mortgage Relief Practices" »
Posted on Apr 29, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
The decision to file a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy is made after many of our clients have exhausted other options and consulted with our office regarding the best course of action to take to ...
Continue reading "What to Expect At Your Bankruptcy 341 Hearing" »
Posted on Mar 31, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Everyday consumers are bombarded with television and radio commercials from payday loan and title pawn companies offering a quick fix for those finding themselves in a financial bind. While the money ...
Continue reading "Can Payday and Title Pawn Loans Be Included In A Bankruptcy?" »
Posted on Mar 19, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Our office consults with several potential bankruptcy clients each month. Most of them are trying to come up with solutions to the financial distress that has been plaguing them for years. ...
Continue reading "When Can I File Bankruptcy Again?" »
Posted on Mar 11, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Each year bankruptcy filings trend upwards at the beginning of the year and level off as the year progresses. The combination of the momentum from the start of a new year and the additional income ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
It is tempting for many during tax season to use their tax refund to repay personal loans and other debts, especially those owed to family members. However, if you are considering filing a chapter 7 ...
Continue reading "Preferential Transfers in Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Feb 17, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
A major concern for those considering bankruptcy is whether they will lose all their assets as a result of filing a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. Several of our clients initially come to our ...
Continue reading "What Assets Are Protected By The Georgia Bankruptcy Exemptions?" »
Posted on Feb 6, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
Our firm consults with several financially strapped clients each week confronted with the potential consequences of a foreclosed property. The decline in home prices has left homes significantly ...
Continue reading "What Happens To A Mortgage Deficiency After Foreclosure?" »
Posted on Jan 24, 2014 By Alicia Faucette
A trip to the local county courthouse will usually have a great many things to look at. Among them are wood paneling, State seal, and a long line of citizens who have received notice of a law suit. ...
Continue reading "Are Lawsuit Judgments Discharged Through Bankruptcy?" »