Based on a recent IRS ruling, bankruptcy will become a more viable option for some innocent spouses who have signed joint tax returns and then discovered that their spouse has committed some type of tax fraud. I’m excited by a blog post that Georgia bankruptcy expert Jonathan Ginsberg has written on this topic (click here […]
This economy is so bad that even the Los Angeles Dodgers have filed for bankruptcy (click here to read an article on Yahoo about this bankruptcy filing). Frank McCourt, owner of the Dodgers, is currently embroiled in a bitter divorce proceeding. Many speculate that the his divorce is a major factor in causing this bankruptcy […]
All bankruptcy debtors with cases filed in the Northern District of Georgia from Catoosa, Dade, and Walker Counties will have their 341 Meeting of Creditors heard at The Colonnade Center in Ringgold, GA. All Confirmation Hearings for cases filed in Northwest Georgia are heard at the Federal Building in Rome, GA. In most cases, debtors […]
Some people believe that a Chapter 13 bankruptcy will be a miserable experience. The truth is that for most people, it’s a huge relief because it ends the pressure from your creditors. Below, I’ve listed the top seven ways your life will improve after you file Chapter 13 bankruptcy. 1. The phone calls from creditors […]
In this post, I would like to give you two important tips for making your first meeting with your bankruptcy attorney go smoothly. When you meet with your bankruptcy attorney, you must have a firm grasp on your average monthly income. If you make the same amount of money on every paycheck you receive, this […]
The Atlanta Journal has reported that former University of Georgia Football Coach Jim Donnan has filed for bankruptcy. He reportedly owes his creditors nearly $10,000,000.00. In addition, he owes the IRS about $300,000.00. I’ve read some comments where some Georgia fans are condemning him for choosing this course of action. Some will say that its […]