A bankruptcy discharge is an action taken by the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts to forgive an individual from his or her debt. Discharged debt is the debt you do not have to repay. There are many types of debt you can discharge, however, there are consequences to doing so. Individuals who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy or […]
Chapter 13 is one of the most powerful tools to protect your home. When it comes to protecting your home from debt, there are three ways Chapter 13 can help. First, Chapter 13 can protect your home from the mortgage company. If you’re behind on payments, whether you’re facing foreclosure or not, Chapter 13 can […]
The short answer to this question is that in most cases, we can get a bankruptcy case filed in about 3 hours if the bankruptcy attorney has a prepared client sitting live in the office with them. I have been practicing bankruptcy for over 21 years. My law firm has 7 offices, 5 attorneys and […]
Modern society is fast-paced. Consumers can easily get what they want immediately, in some cases within minutes. However, legal matters are often a different story. Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy cannot be handled instantly online. Instead, it requires at least one in-person meeting with an attorney to get a case filed. However, […]
Most people who file for bankruptcy in Georgia have no expectation that they will ever file for bankruptcy again. However, circumstances can change and someone may consider filing for bankruptcy a second time. This raises the question, how many times can someone receive a discharge? The short answer is that there are no legal requirements […]
Learning about what a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can do for you most likely will be a pleasant surprise. Don’t believe all the BS that you may have heard at the water cooler. Only a qualified bankruptcy attorney can you give you accurate details and recommendations about your specific case. Otherwise, people dealing with large amounts […]