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What is the Maximum Income for Chapter 7 in Georgia?
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers a ray of hope for individuals overwhelmed by debt, providing a pathway to a fresh financial start. In Georgia, understanding the income limits for eligibility is crucial for anyone…
Read MoreBankruptcy and Divorce in Georgia – Which Should You File First?
Your situation may seem grim if you are concerned about timing for filing both bankruptcy and divorce in Georgia, but it is important to look at the positive outcomes. With Chapter 7 and Chapter 13,…
Read MoreHow to Stop Wage Garnishment in Georgia
Wage garnishment can present a significant financial hurdle, especially when you are already struggling to meet your basic living expenses. In Georgia, understanding your rights and options is crucial to managing or halting a wage…
Read MoreBankruptcy for Retirees – Protecting Your Golden Years in Georgia
Leaving the workforce is exciting as you think about the new opportunities that await you, but you could have significant concerns about retiring if you are in trouble with debt. You will no longer be…
Read MoreMy 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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…