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What You Need to Know About Wage Garnishment Laws in Georgia

March 25, 2024

Creditors have various options for pursuing debtors, and their efforts go beyond making threatening phone calls and demanding payment. By going through the proper legal steps, they can even take your wages under certain circumstances.…

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Declaring Bankruptcy in Georgia?

March 8, 2024

If you are looking into bankruptcy as a legal option for resolving debt, chances are you have heard a lot about both the good and the bad. There are two sides involved with any important…

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How Can Wage Garnishments Be Removed in Georgia?

March 1, 2024

You rely on regular income to support your lifestyle and pay bills, so you expect to be paid your full wages for doing your job. It might seem unfair that someone could divert part of…

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Filing a Second Bankruptcy in Georgia – What to Consider

February 24, 2024

If you have already been through bankruptcy in Georgia, you are aware of how the process works and how your debts are treated under the US Bankruptcy Code. Whether you filed for Chapter 7 discharge…

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How to File Bankruptcy in Georgia

Unlike most other civil actions, consumer bankruptcy almost always starts with a voluntary petition. The V-word is significant. Debtors chose if and when to file. That control continues throughout the process. In most cases, debtors…

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Buy a House After Filing Bankruptcy

Can I Buy a House After Filing Bankruptcy in Georgia?

In a word, yes. In fact, many people can buy houses before a judge discharges their bankruptcies. When someone asks can I buy a house after filing bankruptcy, they should know some of the biggest…

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Which Is Better Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in Georgia?

A number of factors go into deciding which is better Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The type of debt is, by far, the most important factor. When unsecured debts are the disease, Chapter 7…

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Filing Bankruptcy in Georgia

How Long Does It Take to File Bankruptcy in Georgia?

This question is one of the most common ones that people ask us. Almost half of Americans have no savings at all. So, they are ill-equipped to deal with the financial storms of life, such…

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Why hiding assets is a bad idea when filing bankruptcy

You have likely heard the expression that “Honesty is the best policy.” Not only is that true, but telling the truth is absolutely necessary when it comes to filing bankruptcy. Lying in a bankruptcy case…

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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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Common Issues Faced by Companies Who Filed Bankruptcy

This blog will discuss the issues faced by companies filing for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. First, though, let’s cover the differences between the two types. When a company files for Chapter 7, it…

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