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341 Hearing
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE MEETING OF CREDITORS (341 HEARING)?
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 ...
What to Expect At Your Bankruptcy 341 Hearing
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 ...
Alimony
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Can Child Support and Alimony Be Included In a Bankruptcy?
The question often arises from many debtors as they begin to consider bankruptcy as a means of pulling themselves out of financial distress, "can I include child support or alimony in the ...
Bankruptcy
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO REAFFIRM A DEBT? WHAT IS A REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT?
Many clients who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy are faced with the decision of whether to enter into a reaffirmation agreement with a secured creditor, such as a car finance company or mortgage lender. So ...
"SHOULD I CONSIDER FILING CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY IF I ONLY OWE A FEW CREDITORS?"
Many potential clients wonder if they should file Chapter 7 bankruptcy when they "only owe a few creditors." The answer to this question depends on the amount of debt owed and how aggressive ...
Can I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Again If I Received a Bankruptcy Discharge In The Past?
There are some potential clients who, for various reasons, find themselves in need of bankruptcy relief again after having previously received a bankruptcy discharge. These clients often wonder if and ...
Bankruptcy Discharge
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO REAFFIRM A DEBT? WHAT IS A REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT?
Many clients who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy are faced with the decision of whether to enter into a reaffirmation agreement with a secured creditor, such as a car finance company or mortgage lender. So ...
WHAT IF I'M INELIGIBLE FOR A CHAPTER 7 DISCHARGE?
There are some potential clients who would like to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but can't due to circumstances such as a previous Chapter 7 discharge within the last 8 years or too much disposable ...
Can I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Again If I Received a Bankruptcy Discharge In The Past?
There are some potential clients who, for various reasons, find themselves in need of bankruptcy relief again after having previously received a bankruptcy discharge. These clients often wonder if and ...
chapter 13
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WHAT HAPPENS TO A PERSON'S CAR LOAN IN A CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY?
Under most circumstances, vehicle loans are included in the Chapter 13 monthly plan payment. If a vehicle was purchased within 90 days of filing, the debtor will pay back the loan balance with ...
WHAT IF I'M INELIGIBLE FOR A CHAPTER 7 DISCHARGE?
There are some potential clients who would like to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but can't due to circumstances such as a previous Chapter 7 discharge within the last 8 years or too much disposable ...
Can I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Again If I Received a Bankruptcy Discharge In The Past?
There are some potential clients who, for various reasons, find themselves in need of bankruptcy relief again after having previously received a bankruptcy discharge. These clients often wonder if and ...
Chapter 7
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO REAFFIRM A DEBT? WHAT IS A REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT?
Many clients who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy are faced with the decision of whether to enter into a reaffirmation agreement with a secured creditor, such as a car finance company or mortgage lender. So ...
WHAT IF I'M INELIGIBLE FOR A CHAPTER 7 DISCHARGE?
There are some potential clients who would like to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but can't due to circumstances such as a previous Chapter 7 discharge within the last 8 years or too much disposable ...
"SHOULD I CONSIDER FILING CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY IF I ONLY OWE A FEW CREDITORS?"
Many potential clients wonder if they should file Chapter 7 bankruptcy when they "only owe a few creditors." The answer to this question depends on the amount of debt owed and how aggressive ...
Child Support
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Can Child Support and Alimony Be Included In a Bankruptcy?
The question often arises from many debtors as they begin to consider bankruptcy as a means of pulling themselves out of financial distress, "can I include child support or alimony in the ...
Credit
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WILL I BE ABLE TO GET A CAR OR HOME LOAN AFTER MY CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY DISCHARGE?
Many potential clients fear they will never be able to finance a car or home again after receiving their Chapter 7 discharge. There are others that mistakenly believe they must wait a decade or more ...
Can I Pay Back Some of My Creditors Prior to Filing Bankruptcy?
Many people considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy wonder whether it's acceptable to pay back certain creditors, especially those they want to maintain a relationship with, prior to filing? ...
Will I Have To Wait Ten Years To Re-establish Credit or Buy A House After Bankruptcy?
Many people contemplating filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy find themselves wondering if they will ever be able to use credit again or make major purchases such as a home in the future. ...
debt consolidation
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Debt Consolidation vs. Bankruptcy
There are several options available to those who are dealing with a financial hardship. For many, the first option they explore is a debt settlement/consolidation agreement. Debt ...
Douglasville Bankruptcy Lawyer
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WHAT HAPPENS TO A PERSON'S CAR LOAN IN A CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY?
Under most circumstances, vehicle loans are included in the Chapter 13 monthly plan payment. If a vehicle was purchased within 90 days of filing, the debtor will pay back the loan balance with ...
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO REAFFIRM A DEBT? WHAT IS A REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT?
Many clients who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy are faced with the decision of whether to enter into a reaffirmation agreement with a secured creditor, such as a car finance company or mortgage lender. So ...
WHAT IF I'M INELIGIBLE FOR A CHAPTER 7 DISCHARGE?
There are some potential clients who would like to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but can't due to circumstances such as a previous Chapter 7 discharge within the last 8 years or too much disposable ...
exemptions
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NEED TO FILE BANKRUPTCY AND EXPECTING A TAX REFUND? SPEAK WITH AN EXPERIENCED BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY BEFORE FILING YOUR CASE
As we make our way through the current tax season, many potential clients are hoping to find some financial relief via their tax refund. Many of these clients contemplate using their tax refunds to ...
What Assets Are Protected By The Georgia Bankruptcy Exemptions?
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 ...
inheritance
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What Will Happen To My Inheritance In A Bankruptcy Plan?
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 ...
law suit
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"SHOULD I CONSIDER FILING CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY IF I ONLY OWE A FEW CREDITORS?"
Many potential clients wonder if they should file Chapter 7 bankruptcy when they "only owe a few creditors." The answer to this question depends on the amount of debt owed and how aggressive ...
Are Lawsuit Judgments Discharged Through Bankruptcy?
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. ...
Liens
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Removing Judgment Liens Through Bankruptcy
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 ...
married
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Should My Spouse File For Bankruptcy With Me?
You can file bankruptcy with or without your spouse. However, the means test—the test that is required to determine your eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or the terms of your Chapter 13 ...
Medical Bills and Expenses
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Impact of Medical Bills on Bankruptcy Filing Trends
The financial burdens that cause Georgians to seek the protection of chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy have steadily increased since the recession began in 2008. Of these burdens, the most ...
mortgage deficiency
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"I WANT TO FILE FOR BANKRUPTCY BUT I WANT TO MODIFY MY HOME LOAN"
"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. ...
What Happens To A Mortgage Deficiency After Foreclosure?
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 ...
payday loans
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Can Payday and Title Pawn Loans Be Included In A Bankruptcy?
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 ...
preferential transfer
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NEED TO FILE BANKRUPTCY AND EXPECTING A TAX REFUND? SPEAK WITH AN EXPERIENCED BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY BEFORE FILING YOUR CASE
As we make our way through the current tax season, many potential clients are hoping to find some financial relief via their tax refund. Many of these clients contemplate using their tax refunds to ...
Preferential Transfers in Bankruptcy
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 ...
Reaffirmation Agreement
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO REAFFIRM A DEBT? WHAT IS A REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT?
Many clients who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy are faced with the decision of whether to enter into a reaffirmation agreement with a secured creditor, such as a car finance company or mortgage lender. So ...
Short Sales
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What Happens To A Mortgage Deficiency After Foreclosure?
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 ...
Short Sales, Foreclosures, and the Mismanagement of the Making Home Affordable Program?
In an effort to curb the rate of home foreclosures and mortgage defaults the White House initiated the Making Home Affordable Program (MHA) in 2009 to provide home owners with alternatives to ...
spouse
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Should My Spouse File For Bankruptcy With Me?
You can file bankruptcy with or without your spouse. However, the means test—the test that is required to determine your eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or the terms of your Chapter 13 ...
Student Loan
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Bankruptcy Trends and Student Loan Debt
An article published in August by the Huffington Post entitled "Bankruptcy Should Be An Option For Some Student Loans" noted current trends in student loan activity. According to the ...
Suing Creditors (FDCPA)
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Can You Sue Your Creditors for Harassment?
Since the current economic decline, bankruptcy attorneys have been more useful than ever in assisting cash-strapped families and individuals with obtaining relief from desperate financial situations. ...
Tax
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NEED TO FILE BANKRUPTCY AND EXPECTING A TAX REFUND? SPEAK WITH AN EXPERIENCED BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY BEFORE FILING YOUR CASE
As we make our way through the current tax season, many potential clients are hoping to find some financial relief via their tax refund. Many of these clients contemplate using their tax refunds to ...
Does Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Mean I Automatically Loose My Tax Refund?
Filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy does not mean that you automatically lose your tax refund. When you file for chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are allowed to exempt, or protect, a certain amount of real and/ ...
Eliminating Tax Debt Through Bankruptcy
In order to be eligible to eliminate tax debt through filing bankruptcy five rules must be met. The due date for filing a tax return is at least three years ago The tax return was filed at least two ...
title pawn
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Can Payday and Title Pawn Loans Be Included In A Bankruptcy?
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 ...
Wage Garnishments
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WHAT IF I'M INELIGIBLE FOR A CHAPTER 7 DISCHARGE?
There are some potential clients who would like to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but can't due to circumstances such as a previous Chapter 7 discharge within the last 8 years or too much disposable ...
"SHOULD I CONSIDER FILING CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY IF I ONLY OWE A FEW CREDITORS?"
Many potential clients wonder if they should file Chapter 7 bankruptcy when they "only owe a few creditors." The answer to this question depends on the amount of debt owed and how aggressive ...
DO I REALLY NEED AN ATTORNEY TO FILE BANKRUPTCY? CAN'T I JUST DO IT MYSELF?
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 ...