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Can Chime Be Garnished?

May 22, 2025

So you’ve got a Chime account and you’re wondering if it can be garnished. Totally fair question. Chime is digital, it’s easy to use, and it feels kind of separate from traditional banks. But if…

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Can I Sue Workers’ Comp For Negligence?

May 15, 2025

Getting hurt at work can turn your whole life upside down. One day you’re clocking in like normal, and the next, you’re dealing with doctors, paperwork, missed paychecks, and a whole lot of stress. And…

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Why Do Doctors Hate Workers’ Comp? (8 Reasons)

May 11, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered why doctors seem to roll their eyes when workers’ comp cases come up, you’re not alone. It’s not that they dislike helping injured workers – it’s just that dealing with workers’…

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Can Child Support Garnish An LLC Account?

May 7, 2025

Running a business is hard enough without child support enforcement knocking on your door. And if you own an LLC, you might be wondering what parts of your business are actually safe. Can child support…

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How Often Can You File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Athens, GA?

Are you asking how often can you file chapter 7 bankruptcy in Athens, GA? Technically, there is no limit to the number of times a person can file a Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy. However, multiple…

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How Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Work in Athens and Georgia?

Many people want to know more about Chapter 7 because the numbers simply don’t add up. When it comes to credit card debt, most financial planners use the 10 percent rule. If credit card debt…

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How Long Does Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Last in GA?

If you need a fresh start right away, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is probably for you. From start to finish, filing many of these cases only last about six or nine months. Chapter 7 will stay…

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How Does Bankruptcy Work in Georgia? Chapter 7, 13, 20

Depending on the type of case you file, bankruptcy works in several different ways. All these procedural pathways end in the same place. Distressed debtors get a fresh start. If you’re wondering how bankruptcy works,…

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How Long Does Bankruptcy Stay on Your Credit Report in Athens, GA?

Technically, bankruptcy stays on a credit report for seven or ten years, depending on the type of bankruptcy you file. There is basically nothing you can do to alter that fact. However, there is also…

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What Is Bankruptcy in Athens, GA?

According to the Supreme Court, bankruptcy “relieve[s] the honest debtor from the weight of oppressive indebtedness and permit[s] him to start afresh free from obligations and responsibilities consequent upon business misfortunes.” In other words, if…

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What Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Clarke County Georgia?

A wage-earner plan bankruptcy could be the best way to reduce stress during a very stressful time. Largely due to the coronavirus pandemic, almost 75 percent of Americans say that finances are the number one…

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What Happens When You File Bankruptcy in Athens, GA?

When you file bankruptcy, you get a fresh start. What happens when you file bankruptcy in GA can be a fresh start for you and your family. If you are considering bankruptcy, you are definitely…

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How Do I File Bankruptcy in Athens, GA?

If you’re wondering how do I file bankruptcy in Georgia, the “how” of filing bankruptcy is rather straightforward. Some people, usually though no fault of their own, owe more than they can pay. About 140…

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What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Georgia?

This federal debt relief program gets rid of most unsecured debt, which is good news for many area families asking, What is chapter 7 bankruptcy? The average Georgia household has almost $9,000 in credit card…

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