Archive for June 2021
Which Is Better Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in Georgia?
A number of factors go into deciding which is better Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The type of debt is, by far, the most important factor. When unsecured debts are the disease, Chapter 7…
Read MoreHow Long Does Chapter 13 Stay on Your Credit Report?
In most cases, a Chapter 13 filing stays on a credit report for seven years. That’s substantially less time than a Chapter 7, because in a Chapter 13, debtors repay all their delinquent secured debts, such…
Read MoreWhat Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Cover in Athens, GA?
Most people file bankruptcy for reasons that are at least mostly beyond their control. High medical bills, which prompt about two-thirds of all bankruptcy filings in Georgia, are a good example. If you’re asking what…
Read MoreDoes Chapter 13 Affect Tax Returns in Georgia?
This frequently asked question opens one of the largest cans of worms in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. It involves various complicated issues, mostly the nature of the bankruptcy estate and the aggressiveness and diligence of…
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