By Jeff Field | Published September 7, 2013 | Posted in Bankruptcy Exclusions | Tagged Tags: bankruptcy exclusions, exemptions | Leave a comment
One of the most common misconceptions about bankruptcy is that it requires you to turn over and sell everything you own to get a discharge of your debts. However, in addition to the fact that liquidation bankruptcy under Chapter 7 is only one of several types of bankruptcy available to individuals and businesses, even under Read More
Read MoreThe answer to your question is an emphatic YES. While the prospect of losing your home can be overwhelming, competent, qualified Athens bankruptcy lawyers with experience in Georgia foreclosures can help you understand your options. The first option you have when you receive a foreclosure notice is to contact your lender directly and see what Read More
Read MoreMany people fear going into bankruptcy because they believe that they will lose everything they own and be out on the street relying on the charity of strangers. It isn’t that bad. It is important to remember that the purpose of a bankruptcy proceeding is to help you wipe the slate clean and move forward Read More
Read MoreOne of the largest sources of consumer debt is federal student loans. Student loan debt is increasing in staggering numbers, and people are having a difficult time keeping up with the payments. A recent report by the Federal Reserve Board of New York estimates that the total amount of outstanding student loans in the United Read More
Read MoreWant to change your behavior? Well, to change it you must first know it. No matter what habit you’re looking to change you probably think you know the behavior. Here’s what I mean, let’s say you want to better manage your money and you know the key change is to have a budget. In preparing Read More
Read MoreWhere Can I File for Bankruptcy in Georgia and What Law Applies? Where you file depends on where you live in Georgia and how long you have lived there. Georgia has three bankruptcy districts. Those three districts have a total of fifteen divisions in which bankruptcy courts are located. Northern District: Atlanta, Gainesville, Newnan, Rome Read More
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