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Bankruptcy 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 MoreDealing with Co-Signed or Joint Debts During Bankruptcy in Georgia
Facing decisions on how to manage debt is difficult enough for an individual, so you are dealing with additional challenges when your debt encompasses the financial interests of another person. Your debts are closely intertwined,…
Read MoreTime 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…
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…
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…
Who Makes Social Security Disability Decisions?
When you apply for social security disability benefits, the process is nothing short of daunting. As Athens lawyers, we are committed to helping people receive the disability benefits they deserve, we work hard to ensure…
Filing for Social Security Disability with a Heart Transplant Diagnosis
You have just received the worst news of your life. Until last week, you felt extraordinarily healthy for your age. So healthy in fact that you hadn’t consulted a doctor in years. That was a…