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What Happens After Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Discharge?

March 5, 2026

Finishing a Chapter 13 repayment plan feels like running a marathon. For three to five years, you’ve been making payments, sticking to a strict budget, and answering to the court. So when you finally hear…

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Can You Get a Credit Card While In Chapter 13?

March 5, 2026

Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy can feel like hitting pause on your financial life.  If you’re currently in a repayment plan, you might be wondering whether getting approved for a credit card is even possible. The…

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When To Stop Using Credit Cards Before Filing Chapter 7 In Georgia?

March 4, 2026

Thinking about filing Chapter 7 usually brings up a lot of big questions like what happens to your debt, how long the process takes, and what life looks like after.  But one of the smaller…

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When Is It Too Late To Stop Foreclosure?

March 4, 2026

Falling behind on your mortgage can feel terrifying, especially when the word “foreclosure” starts showing up in letters, emails, or late-night Google searches. And somewhere in the middle of all that stress, one big question…

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What Happens to My Mortgage After Bankruptcy?

Owning a home is a great achievement. Unfortunately, all of the hard work you have put into paying your mortgage may be at risk if you decide to file for bankruptcy in Georgia. What will…

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Consider These Tips If You Are Attempting To Collect Back Pay on Social Security Benefits

Social Security disability claims can take months or even years to process. Because of this lengthy processing time, claimants who are awarded Social Security or SSI benefits for disability will also typically receive “back pay”…

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Traumatic brain injury can occur on an on the job accident. Call Morgan & Morgan for information about filing your injury under workers compensation today .

Social and Psychological Factors of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Nothing is worse than being hurt on the job, especially if you suffer from an injury to the brain. Recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) extends well beyond the initial damage of such an ordeal. Surprising…

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Why You Should Refrain from Withdrawing from Your 401K During a Hardship

We all face financial hardship at some point in our lives. One very common remedy sought out by those dealing with unexpected circumstances like a personal injury, work-related injury or medical bills is to borrow…

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Bankruptcy Attorneys in Athens GA

Common Issues Faced by Companies Who Filed Bankruptcy

This blog will discuss the issues faced by companies filing for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. First, though, let’s cover the differences between the two types. When a company files for Chapter 7, it…

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Morgan and Morgan can help with your social security disability claim in Athens metro area.

Why You Need a Social Security Disability Lawyer

Getting approval for your social security benefits is a tedious process, and filing a claim does not always mean that you will receive the benefits you seek. One way to drastically improve your chances of…

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Top 5 Reasons Social Security Disability Applications Are Initially Rejected

More than 50 percent of the applications submitted for Social Security benefits are denied. When your benefits are initially denied, the stated reasons can vary drastically. One thing that is critical to note when dealing…

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Filing for student loan bankruptcy with Morgan & Morgan Attorneys at Law P.C.

Student Loans and Claiming Bankruptcy

Student Loans are far and away the most difficult form of debt to erase. Bankruptcy filing is typically not an option for student debt unless debtors can clearly prove through a series of tests that: Lee…

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The Proper Steps To Obtaining a Mortgage After Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy is not the end of the world. Rather, it is the spark of a new beginning where you can rewrite your financial goals, erase large amounts of your debt and start afresh….

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Divorce or Bankruptcy: Which One Comes First?

Going through bankruptcy is difficult by itself but going through divorce is equally stressful, painful, and financially devastating. Knowing the steps to take – and which order to take them in – can be a…

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