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Can Utility Bills Be Included in Bankruptcy in Georgia?

May 16, 2026

Yes, past-due utility bills can be included in a Georgia bankruptcy, and the chapter you file matters. In Chapter 7, pre-filing utility debt is generally dischargeable and you typically have 20 days after filing to…

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Can I File Bankruptcy With No Income In Georgia? 2026 Guide

May 15, 2026

Yes, you can file for bankruptcy in Georgia with no income. For individuals in that situation, Chapter 7 is the realistic option, and the Chapter 7 filing fee is $338 unless the court grants a…

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How Many Payments before Car Repossession in Georgia

May 14, 2026

You miss a car payment, tell yourself you'll catch it up next check, and keep going to work, school drop-off, and doctor visits like normal. In Georgia, that assumption can be dangerous. A lot of…

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What To Do If You Are Being Sued For Debt In Georgia

May 13, 2026

The envelope usually arrives on an ordinary day. Then you open it, see a court caption, a plaintiff's name, and allegations about a debt you may or may not fully recognize. It's common to feel…

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Facing Foreclosure in Georgia? Bankruptcy can help save your home

Everyone knows about the recent issues with the housing market. Many homes have lost value over the past couple of years. As a result, more and more people are facing foreclosure. Over 10 million American…

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Medical Bills: The #1 Cause of Bankruptcy

According to a recent MNBC news article, medical bills are the main reason people file bankruptcy. Some estimates believe that 60% of bankruptcies are directly related to medical bills. In fact, over one million people…

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Scam Alert: Debt Settlement Companies

You have probably noticed advertisements for various debt settlement companies. Debt settlement companies claim that they can negotiate with creditors to lower the amount of debt that is owed. However, most of these companies are…

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Can I Stop Debt Collectors from Harrassing Me?

In the United States, collection agents are limited in the methods they can use to collect consumer debts by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Consumer debts include credit card debt, auto loans, mortgage…

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Will Paying off an Old Debt Raise My Credit Score

Paying off old debts won’t always improve your credit score. If a debt is less than seven years old, paying it could improve your credit score, IF it is showing on your credit report.  How…

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Improving Your Credit Score: Steps You Can Take

One of the most common questions we hear at Morgan & Morgan, especially for people coming out of bankruptcy, is “What can I do to improve my credit score?” First, let’s examine what determines a…

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What Should I do with my Tax Refund

With tax season right around the corner, many people are already anticipating getting their tax refunds back from the federal and state government. Last year the average federal tax refund was $2700! While getting a…

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When Do I Hire a Disability Lawyer?

If it is looking like you won’t be able to work for a long time, you should consider hiring a disability attorney to help you receive funds from your Social Security account. Hiring a Social…

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What Is the Means Test?

Before you can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must pass something called the means test. This test determines whether your income is low enough for you to qualify to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy under…

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How Do Employers Perceive Those Who File Workers' Compensation Claims?

In our current economy, many workers are nervous about their ability to keep or find a job. These nerves may even keep them from filing for a legitimate workers’ compensation claim. They assume that future…

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