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 ...
How This Presidential Election May Affect Your Student Loan Debt
When young consumers cannot afford to spend money on things like houses, cars, appliances, eating at restaurants, and other things because of their student loan payments, the entire economy suffers. ...
Why Does Bankruptcy Have a Bad Reputation?
Why Does Bankruptcy Have a Bad Reputation? The answer probably goes back to the early days of credit reporting and the criteria lenders used when deciding to make a loan. ...
Can I Buy a House After Bankruptcy?
After going through bankruptcy, you might feel as if you will never again qualify for the financing needed for the things that many people take for granted, like buying a ...
Study: Coronavirus Led 33% of Americans to Make a Credit-Harming Decision
Per the American Bankruptcy Institute: As the coronavirus persists in the U.S., one-third of Americans have admitted to making at least one financial decision in the last four months of ...
Countless Corporations File for Bankruptcy During Pandemic
The global pandemic has seemingly deconstructed the business community beyond the point of reorganization into the depths of ruin. An initial run of temporary layoffs and business closures has transitioned ...
Think Before You Post: Bankruptcy & Social Media
The rising popularity of social media accounts such as Facebook and Instagram has made one thing certain: secrets are hard to keep. People are increasingly comfortable using social media to ...
How COVID-19 May Impact Your Personal Bankruptcy
The COVID-19 outbreak has had and will continue to have a significant financial impact on many individuals and families throughout Georgia. For many individuals, the coronavirus means unemployment or a ...
What to Expect During Your 341 Meeting
After filing your bankruptcy petition, the Bankruptcy Clerk of Court schedules the First Meeting of Creditors or 341 Meeting. The Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 trustee assigned to your case ...