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May 10, 2023

The thought of bankruptcy scares a lot of people. The concept brings up images of losing everything and never being able to get credit again. While those fears are not always correct, people that rely on Social Security income have the added fear that those funds can be used in bankruptcy to help pay off creditors.

April 19, 2023

When facing financial distress, filing for bankruptcy is among the promising solutions to help individuals, couples, and business owners achieve debt relief. However, different issues often arise when a person considering bankruptcy operates a joint bank account or co-owns a property with their spouse or family member.

March 20, 2023

For most people, filing for bankruptcy may feel overwhelming, mainly because they do not know what to expect once they file and how it can affect your financial and tax situations. You may face a unique combination of tax issues when filing for bankruptcy, depending on which chapter you choose.

Feb. 27, 2023

People worry about how filing for bankruptcy will affect their job or their job prospects going forward. In certain industries, generally, those that deal with money or finances, a filing might present some challenges, but for the most part, your current employer will probably never find out except under certain circumstances.

Jan. 6, 2023

When going through financial distress, you may be able to seek debt relief by filing for protection under Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In Georgia, the consumer filing for Chapter 13 must propose a feasible repayment plan – spread between 3 and 5 years – to pay back their debts using their potential earnings.

Dec. 21, 2022

When facing financial adversity, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is among the promising options for individuals with regular income to achieve debt relief.

Nov. 16, 2022

A medical emergency, chronic illness, or unpaid medical bills can accumulate and make a person become overburdened with medical debts.

Sept. 30, 2022

Bankruptcy and divorce are among the most overwhelming experiences anyone can go through. Regardless, filing for bankruptcy may be a promising option – for individuals who are facing a divorce and also have huge debts – to achieve financial relief and reduce stress.

Aug. 16, 2022

If you are married and struggling with debt, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy to discharge the debts and get a fresh start. But, should you file for bankruptcy with or without your spouse? If you decide to file jointly, how will the bankruptcy filing affect your spouse and their credit report?

July 19, 2022

Some people look to bankruptcy to eliminate every debt they owe. Others aren’t sure whether they can discharge enough debt to really get the fresh financial start they need.