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I've changed the practice area to bankruptcy, because this is not a taxation question, and hopefully the right practice area will help you get... Read Answer
If you are filing a claim in a Georgia court, then your attorney ideally needs to be licensed to practice in Georgia. The attorney can live in... Read Answer
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We often meet with people with debt problems whose only income is Social Security benefits. In some cases, they are "judgment proof". ... Read Answer
If your mortgage lender has started the foreclosure process, and you have not been able to resolve the matter, it is time to consider your bankruptcy... Read Answer
You are not required to file a joint bankruptcy case with your spouse. You can file individually, you each could file separate cases if you... Read Answer
Many people have the mistaken idea that they will lose all their property if they file a bankruptcy case. NOT TRUE! There are... Read Answer
Many people have the mistaken idea that they will lose all their property if they file a bankruptcy case. NOT TRUE! There are exemptions... Read Answer
Student loan debt has become a crushing burden on a huge number of people. Although under the current law, bankruptcy usually cannot... Read Answer
In Georgia, if a creditor sues and gets a court judgment on the debt, it can file a garnishment action to collect the judgment. By the time... Read Answer
If a driver's license is suspended due to a claim for civil damages arising out of an accident, filing a bankruptcy case under either Chapter 7 or... Read Answer
Almost every employer with a significant number of employees has had workers involved in a Chapter 13 case. It very rarely causes a... Read Answer
Having filed a previous chapter 7 does not disqualify you from filing a subsequent bankruptcy case, but there are plenty of other eligibility issues... Read Answer
Student loan debt has become a crushing burden on a huge number of people. Although under the current law, bankruptcy usually cannot completely... Read Answer
Unfortunately, it is not possible to say what the "standard fee" is for bankruptcy cases. Every case is different. Different... Read Answer
In most cases, a debtor in a Chapter 13 case can convert the case to Chapter 7. There are exceptions, however. If you filed a... Read Answer
Filing a bankruptcy case will virtually always get you at least temporary relief from an IRS levy or wage garnishment. The more difficult... Read Answer
That would be a no.
That would be a no.
When a bankruptcy case is filed, with few exceptions an “automatic stay” goes into effect. The stay prevents creditors, including... Read Answer
Student loans are typically not dischargeable. There is a "hardship" exception. Meet with a lawyer face to face to see what you are up against.
These are some of the questions that must be addressed when you consider bankruptcy options:
(1) How badly do I need relief? Are... Read Answer
You are "judgment proof". In other words, if somebody sues you and gets a judgment (a piece of paper that says you owe money), they can not collect... Read Answer
Hire a lawyer. I would need the answers to dozens and dozens of questions to properly answer your question.
It is never too early to begin rebuilding your credit after filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you file under Chapter 13 (a repayment plan),... Read Answer