Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: 8 Pre-Filing Mistakes to Avoid
Are you buried in bills and overwhelmed by debt? Chapter 7 Bankruptcy may provide welcome relief. However, bankruptcy rules can be complicated, and knowing how to prepare is essential. Contact ...
University of Phoenix Settles with FTC
The University of Phoenix, one of the nation’s largest for-profit college chains, agreed to a $191 million settlement on Tuesday with the Federal Trade Commission, which said the school had ...
Five Things to Do Before You File for Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy relief can be the answer to your debt problems. One of the first things to do is to meet with an experienced Georgia bankruptcy attorney to discuss ...
What Is a 341 Meeting?
One of the most common questions asked about filing bankruptcy is whether a person is required to go to court. Each debtor in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy ...
5 Tips for Rebuilding Credit the Right Way After Bankruptcy
A concern for many individuals filing for bankruptcy relief is rebuilding credit after bankruptcy. We have good news! There is life after bankruptcy. You can get rid of your debts ...
Bills Too High? Three Things to Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy
Are your bills too high for you to pay? Do you run out of money each month before you finish paying for basic living expenses? Are you living paycheck to ...
What Does Discharge Mean?
What Does My Discharge Order Mean? The most important part of a bankruptcy case for many individual debtors is the bankruptcy discharge – this is the final court order that ...
5 Things You Should Know About the Meeting of Creditors
One of the most common questions people ask me when meeting to talk about filing a bankruptcy case is whether they will be required to go to court. Some debtors ...
Can a Lender Repossess My Car During a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Your vehicle is vital to your family and your livelihood. Without one, you can’t take your children to school or get to work. However, it can be easy to miss ...
Can Bankruptcy Stop Wage Garnishment?
Wage garnishment laws vary by state. Georgia allows for wage garnishments in a variety of instances. For an individual who is struggling financially, realizing their paycheck is going to be ...