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Can I Get my Possessions Back after I file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
The decision to file for bankruptcy is never easy. People who are months behind in car payments, mortgage payments, owe back taxes, or other, similar financial hardships may find that filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy…
Are All Student Loans Treated the Same in Bankruptcy?
Graduating from college can be an overwhelming time in anyone’s life. You’ve reached a major milestone — earning your degree. But even as you celebrate your achievement, worry lurks. Will you be able to support…
What President Obama is Doing about Student Loans
On March 10, 2015, President Obama signed a Student Bill of Rights, and in a signing ceremony at Georgia Tech University he explained the ways in which this bill will ease the pressures of student…
Improve Your Credit Score with These Tips
Choosing to file bankruptcy is a big step, and you may find that it’s a step you don’t have to take. The legal team at Morgan & Morgan is here to stand by you and…
Bankruptcy and Income Taxes – Everything You Need to Know
It’s income tax season again, and you may be wondering what happens when it’s time to file income tax in the midst of a bankruptcy proceeding. Many of our clients also have questions about whether…
Expecting a Workers' Compensation Audit? Get Prepared with a Morgan & Morgan Lawyer
Workers’ compensation audits are a routine part of having workers’ compensation insurance. They verify your business’s operations and update your policy information to include changes in operations, new or closed business locations and any new…
Tips for Plugging the Gaps in Your Disability Insurance
Obtaining disability insurance is a great idea, but many standard disability insurance policies are written in such a way that you may have coverage gaps that leave you with little or no coverage when you…
Debts That Are Not Included When Filing Bankruptcy
While bankruptcy is an excellent way to give yourself a fresh financial start, it cannot discharge all of your existing debts. Some debts simply must be paid, and these will not be discharged during your…
Common Mistakes to Avoid when Applying for Long-Term Disability
Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is a benefits program administered by the Social Security Administration. The purpose is to provide financial support to people who have a medical or psychological disability that prevents them…