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Can Private Debtors Garnish Disability Benefits in Georgia?

November 1, 2024

No, private debtors cannot garnish disability benefits in Georgia. Federal law protects Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from garnishment by private creditors, including credit card companies and medical providers. However,…

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How Much Does a Debt Relief Attorney Charge in Georgia?

October 28, 2024

In Georgia, the cost of hiring a debt relief attorney typically ranges from $500 to $3,000, depending on the complexity of your case. For basic consultations or simpler negotiations, fees may fall on the lower…

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How Much Does a Disability Lawyer Cost in Athens, GA

October 22, 2024

In Athens, GA, most Social Security disability lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay if you win your case. Typically, attorney fees are capped at 25% of your back pay, or…

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Income and Debt Qualifications for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in GA

October 22, 2024

To qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Georgia, you must have a regular source of income sufficient to cover both your living expenses and the repayment plan. There are also debt limits: your unsecured debts…

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Mediterranean Mayhem: Understanding The Greek Crisis
, , | September 15, 2015

Mediterranean Mayhem: Understanding The Greek Debt Crisis

International finance may be Greek to you, but national bankruptcies are surprisingly similar to personal ones. To understand the current financial crisis in Greece, it helps to think of the Greek nation as an individual…

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| August 26, 2015

What are 'Compassionate Allowances?'

Filing for disability can be a scary thing. You probably planned on working in your set career path until retirement. No one envisions their future as one where they have an illness or disability that…

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| August 19, 2015

Who Makes Social Security Disability Decisions?

When you apply for social security disability benefits, the process is nothing short of daunting. As Athens lawyers, we are committed to helping people receive the disability benefits they deserve, we work hard to ensure…

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| August 12, 2015

10 Facts About the Student Debt Crisis

Many graduates are saddled with debt as they leave school behind and embark on their career. If you are having trouble with payments, know that you are not alone. Know these 10 facts about student…

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| July 29, 2015

Can You Terminate Your Social Security Benefits?

Although your social security benefits may provide you with a regular monthly income and medical insurance, you may eventually need to cancel the coverage. If you discovered a way to make an income despite your…

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| July 22, 2015

Filing for Social Security Disability with a Heart Transplant Diagnosis

You have just received the worst news of your life. Until last week, you felt extraordinarily healthy for your age. So healthy in fact that you hadn’t consulted a doctor in years. That was a…

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| July 15, 2015

Stay Calm During Bankruptcy with These Tips

Bankruptcy can be an incredibly stressful experience. Here are a few proven ways to reduce your stress, stay calm and complete the bankruptcy proceedings successfully – and maybe even with a smile on your face….

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Filing for Bankruptcy
| July 8, 2015

How Does Filing for Bankruptcy Affect Getting a Job?

Are you facing bankruptcy? A common fear among those who face bankruptcy is the possibility that it will hinder their ability to find a job. What does bankruptcy do to a job search? Do you…

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| July 1, 2015

Do I Need a Social Security Attorney?

Have you wondered whether it’s really necessary to have a lawyer help you file for disability? Many disabled people have considerable experience with the bureaucracies of public assistance; if you’re familiar with the process of…

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| June 24, 2015

How does Social Security Decide that You Get Disability?

The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance is not a straightforward one. Each person’s application for benefits is reviewed according to the subjective beliefs and impressions of the medical consultants and examiners who…

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