By Jeff Field | Published October 30, 2020 | Posted in Bankruptcy | Tagged Tags: credit counseling, creditors, debt, negotiating with creditors | Leave a comment
Options to Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy
If you’re dealing with the stress of carrying burdensome debt, being harassed by collection agencies and knowing that the money coming in is not going to cover all the bills that come due, you may be considering bankruptcy. However, it’s important to keep in mind that a bankruptcy filing will have a significant impact on Read More
Read MoreWhat Is the Trustee’s Role in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
A trustee is a court-appointed officer charged with managing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. The trustee’s principal role is to act as the bankruptcy court’s agent, insuring compliance with the law and protection of the debtor’s and creditors’ rights. In practice, the trustee, who is also a lawyer, will take all actions and make all Read More
Read MoreHow a Trustee or Creditor Can Oppose Your Chapter 13 Plan
Chapter 13 is a court-approved restructuring of debt that requires you to commit to a repayment plan that will last for three to five years. However, the plan you propose is not effective until the bankruptcy judge approves it after a confirmation hearing, at which creditors and/or the appointed bankruptcy trustee can raise objections. The Read More
Read MoreHow Much Must Creditors Be Repaid in a Chapter 13 Plan in Georgia?
Chapter 13, also known as a “wage earner’s plan,” is a popular alternative to traditional bankruptcy for people who simply need breathing room to deal with crushing debt. Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows debtors to keep their possessions and pay back creditors a percentage of their arrearages over a period of three to five years. What’s Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens When Only One Spouse Files for Bankruptcy in Georgia?
The experienced Georgia bankruptcy lawyers at Jeff Field & Associates help married couples understand the possible positive and negative outcomes of filing for Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Read MoreAbout Mandatory Credit Counseling for Bankruptcy Filing in Georgia
Declaring bankruptcy is a course of action that should not be taken lightly. While it can be a troubled debtor’s best path to a healthier financial future, there may less extreme forms of debt relief that should first be pursued, such as renegotiating and restructuring. In recognition of the importance of considering such alternatives, federal Read More
Read MoreIs Your Small Business Considering Chapter 11 Debt Reorganization Due to the Pandemic?
With small businesses facing crushing losses due to pandemic-related closures, many are struggling to keep going. For some, low-interest loans and new tax credits will provide enough sustenance to survive the crisis, depending on how long the slowdown lasts. Others might find that reorganizing their debt load through Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the best option Read More
Read MoreHow the COVID-19 Pandemic Affects Your Pending Bankruptcy Proceeding
Every part of the country has been affected by the coronavirus. Like restaurants, arenas and other locations where people assemble for business or pleasure, most courts have been closed. If you are in the midst of a bankruptcy proceeding, your case might be delayed, handled telephonically or be otherwise disrupted due to the pandemic. Furthermore, Read More
Read MoreWhat Property Can the Georgia Wildcard Exemption Protect?
Bankruptcy is designed to give troubled debtors a fresh start. One of the ways it does that is by allowing debtors to hold onto some of their most valued and necessary possessions. Known as exempt assets, they are not included in the bankruptcy estate and cannot be sold or repossessed by a lender to cover Read More
Read MoreCould the COVID-19 Pandemic Lead to the End of Medical Bankruptcy?
In the middle of an election year where healthcare is already a hotly debated issue, the COVID-19 pandemic has stirred further discussion about whether major changes are necessary. During the Democratic presidential primary, the concept of Medicare for All split the candidates. While the candidate who promoted that concept has since dropped out of the Read More
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