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What’s the Difference Between Bankruptcy Discharged vs Dismissed in GA?

November 15, 2024

The key difference between a Bankruptcy Discharged vs Dismissed in Georgia lies in the outcome. A discharge releases the debtor from personal liability for certain debts, meaning they are no longer required to pay those…

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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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debt relief in Georgia
| October 1, 2022

Who Qualifies for Debt Relief in Georgia?

Debt is an overwhelming issue for many people. Credit card debt stacks up quickly, and many people have more credit card debt than savings. The remnants of financial irresponsibility can haunt us for quite a…

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Bankruptcy
| July 4, 2022

Debts That Can Be Relieved Through Bankruptcy

Often the people who would benefit the most from bankruptcy don’t know enough about the protections they’re afforded under the law. When you have financial stress, there are emotional traumas that come with the problem….

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debt relief law firm
| May 1, 2022

Debt Settlement: Do You Need an Athens, GA Debt Relief Law Firm?

We all make mistakes in life. Many of the mistakes we make come much earlier in life and are just a part of the learning process. Growing pains happen and because of these pains, we…

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Out of Debt
| March 8, 2022

How to Get Out of Debt without Paying Off All Your Bills

Life happens. Bills pile up, there are accidents, jobs are lost with recessions (or pandemics), medical issues wreak havoc. Sometimes maybe it’s just a case of becoming an adult and not having been taught responsible…

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Tax Debt
| December 20, 2021

Can Federal Tax Debt Be Written Off By Filing Bankruptcy in Georgia?

“In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes,” Benjamin Franklin stated shortly after the creation of the US Constitution. Thankfully, he was wrong about at least one of them. Taxes can be eliminated,…

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, , | May 8, 2021

Busting the 10 Biggest Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Myths

Due to recent legal changes, many people are taking a harder look at bankruptcy. Unfortunately, they may fall prey to some of the biggest chapter 13 bankruptcy myths and decide not to file, even though…

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, , , | September 1, 2017

My only income is Social Security. Should I still consider bankruptcy?

We often meet with people with debt problems whose only income is Social Security benefits.  In some cases, they are “judgment proof”.  That is, there is no way for their creditors to collect.  Other than…

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Child Playing
, | September 6, 2016

What to Consider When Deciding Whether to File for Child Support

Parents want to provide a safe and secure environment for a child. The additional court-ordered financial support is also welcome to help provide for the many needs of a child. However, is filing for child…

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