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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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Can You Settle Debt After Being Sued? 2026 Guide

May 12, 2026

Yes, you can settle debt after being sued, and creditors often accept 30% to 50% of the debt before judgment or 40% to 60% below the judgment amount after judgment when it makes economic sense.…

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What Debts Should I Stop Paying Before Bankruptcy in 2026

May 11, 2026

When money is tight, the first question isn't usually, "Should I file bankruptcy?" The more immediate concern is: Which bill do I pay this week, and which one can wait? That question usually shows up…

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Can I Transfer Assets Before Filing Bankruptcy In Georgia

May 10, 2026

Debt pressure changes how people think. When you're staring at foreclosure notices, collection calls, past-due car payments, or a bank account that never seems to recover, it can feel logical to move property out of…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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