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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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, , , | 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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| July 11, 2017

Can I file for Social Security Disability even if I’m still working?

This is a question we hear virtually every day.  Many people believe they could qualify for disability, but are afraid to leave their job and take a chance on pursuing a claim.  Here’s the reality….

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, | July 7, 2017

I’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits before. Can I file a new claim?

  Even if you have been previously denied disability benefits, you can file a new claim.  To receive Social Security Disability benefits, though, you must not only prove disability, you must meet the earnings requirement….

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| February 29, 2016

What a Social Security Disability Denial Means

If you’ve recently received a notice of denial for your Social Security Disability claim, then you’re not alone; in fact, it’s estimated that initial claims have a denial rate of around 65 percent. So, what…

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| December 18, 2015

Time Frame for Social Security Benefits

In an ideal world, people with disabilities would receive immediate support, but the modern world is far from ideal. If you are applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits, the following steps may take you…

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| December 10, 2015

Caring for Children: Social Security Benefits in Georgia

Social Security helps those in need, but determining who is in need can be difficult, especially when the person in question is a child. Disabilities make it difficult for children to study or work, but…

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| November 30, 2015

What is the Ticket to Work Program?

When you are a person living on social security disability, it’s hard to see if you can work again without risking losing your benefits. With the Ticket to Work program, you sign up voluntarily. If…

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| November 24, 2015

Social Security Disability Rules Specific to Georgia

If you are applying for social security in Athens, Georgia, you start by calling your local social security office and setting up a disability. Approximately 70 percent of the people that apply for disability benefits…

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| November 13, 2015

Veterans: Check on Social Security Disability Benefits

There’s no doubt that we, as Americans, owe a lasting debt of gratitude to our military veterans. As we celebrate Veterans Day, we are reminded that some of those who donned the uniform suffered irreparable…

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Social Security Fraud
| November 10, 2015

All About Social Security Fraud

Social Security fraud is a serious crime because it not only harms the Social Security system but it costs American tax payers more money. Also, if you are guilty of fraud, then you may be…

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