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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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How to Remove a Judgement from Public Record on Your Credit in Georgia

How to Remove a Judgement from Public Record on Your Credit in Georgia

A judgment on your public record in Georgia can cast a long, dark shadow over your financial well-being. These court judgments, whether stemming from credit card debt, a default judgment in a debt lawsuit, or…

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Our Response to the COVID-19

Our Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Morgan & Morgan is adopting the following policies regarding the COVID-19 outbreak in order to keep our clients and staff safe and healthy: We are currently open and available by telephone and email All appointments…

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terrified of collection calls

Terrified of Collectors? Easy Ways to End the Conversation

Nobody likes receiving phone calls from bill collectors, but if you owe money to a creditor and it’s past-due, there’s a good chance you’ll soon be harassed by bill collectors — if you haven’t been…

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Scary Bank Statements – Control of Your Spending

Credit card bills and bank statements got you spooked this Halloween season? If so, then it might be time to explore tips for reducing your spending and paying down your debts. It’s easier (and less…

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What Happens to my Debt When I Die?

What Happens to my Debt When I Die?

Debts are such an ingrained part of our daily lives that we’ve learned to accept them without thinking about it too much. We pay our credit card bills and write a check for the car…

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Social Security

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Social Security

Applying for Social Security benefits can be a little bit complicated when if you are a veteran with PTSD. You should understand what PTSD is and see a doctor if you believe you may suffer…

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Social Security Savvy: Can I Work While Receiving Disability Benefits?

Social Security Savvy: Can I Work While Receiving Disability Benefits?

Thanks to modern medicine and aid programs, many people with disabilities have no trouble living happy, fulfilling lives. Social Security helps those with disabilities overcome financial and physical challenges. This is a boon not only…

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Mediterranean Mayhem: Understanding The Greek Crisis

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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Limelight Liquidation: 5 Shocking Celebrity Bankruptcies

Limelight Liquidation: 5 Shocking Celebrity Bankruptcies

From commercials to movie cameos to the many perks of fame, celebrities have no shortage of opportunities to make and keep money, yet many manage to go broke anyway. Dozens of stars have fallen from…

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Bankruptcy Glossary

Read This: Bankruptcy Glossary

Even the most responsible borrowers can’t always repay their debts, so if you plan to start a business or obtain a mortgage, make sure to have an exit strategy. Bankruptcy can provide a way out…

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