Coronavirus and Debt Relief
In 2020, the government enacted many measures designed to provide temporary relief for people whose jobs disappeared overnight due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now those programs are expiring. People ...
Can My Boss Find Out That I Filed for Bankruptcy in Georgia?
One of the most common questions asked about filing bankruptcy is, “Will my boss find out that I filed for bankruptcy?” It is a valid concern for many individuals. The ...
How Long Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Take?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases generally do not take as long to complete as Chapter 13 cases. In a Chapter 13 case, the debtor must complete a bankruptcy plan, which can ...
Georgia Bankruptcy Exemptions
Filing for Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy brings to the forefront a fear of losing everything you’ve worked so hard to attain. Rest assured, this doesn’t have to be the ...
7 Misconceptions About Your Credit Report
With 2020 behind us, many are looking at 2021 as an opportunity to usher in positive change. In the world of do-overs and make-overs, financial affairs are often center stage. ...
New COVID-19 Bill Provides Additional Bankruptcy Relief
Individuals and businesses facing financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic can access enhanced levels of bankruptcy relief thanks to the second economic stimulus legislation. Passed at the end of ...
Does a Debt Collector Have to Notify You that a Debt is Time-Barred?
Old debt doesn’t go away easily and can haunt you for years through the tactics of an aggressive debt collector. If you are being pursued for non-payment on an old ...
What to Do if Identity Theft Has Ruined Your Credit
Few things are more anxiety-provoking than to find out that someone stole your identity and destroyed your credit. According to LifeLock, one-fourth of all American adults have experienced at least ...
What to Do if You are Being Sued by a Credit Card Company
If a credit card company or some other type of creditor files a lawsuit against you, garnishes your wages or bank account, or takes collection actions, a Georgia bankruptcy attorney ...
When Should You Seek Help From a Debt Harassment Attorney in Georgia?
Debt collectors have strict limits on their conduct under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If a debt collector harasses you, uses obscene language, or threatens you, the debt collector ...