What are the first steps in filing Bankruptcy?
What are the first steps in filing Bankruptcy? Chapter 7 or 13 Chapter 7 What happens to my credit? Do I list all my assets?
What are the first steps in filing Bankruptcy? Chapter 7 or 13 Chapter 7 What happens to my credit? Do I list all my assets?
Owning a business and needing to file a bankruptcy case can be an unnerving situation. If your business is incorporated (or set up as any other type of business entity) it may be considered an asset in a bankruptcy case. Therefore, if the business is one that can be sold, the bankruptcy trustee may be […]
If you’ve done a little research about bankruptcy on the internet, you’ve probably read some things you’ve assumed to be true. You also probably know the old saying about assuming. With that in mind, here are seven assumptions you may need to rethink. 1. I make too much money to file bankruptcy It is possible […]
One question I get over and over again is “should I should file bankruptcy.” I can’t answer that question because I’m not in your shoes, but one thing I will always point out is whether the timing appears right to file a bankruptcy case. What do I mean? Glad you asked. Many variables can affect […]
If you feel like it is time to set up a bankruptcy consultation to understand your bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy options for dealing with debt, then what things should you learn at your free bankruptcy consultation? I can’t speak for other Newnan bankruptcy lawyers, but at my consultations you will learn at least the following: The […]
The chapter 13 bankruptcy plan is the center-piece of a chapter 13 bankruptcy case. The plan determines how all of your creditors will be treated in the bankruptcy and how much you have to pay. The plan will typically have several sections. This post is to give you an overview of the chapter 13 plan […]
Americans love their cars. Unfortunately, our cars often get us into financial trouble and then we find ourselves in what we think is a no win situation. Maybe you are behind on car payments or maybe you are so far upside down in a car that you don’t see any way out from under it. […]
Introduction to reaffirmation agreements in Newnan, Georgia (GA) Bankruptcy Cases Reaffirmation agreements are agreements that make you liable for a debt even when that debt has been listed in your bankruptcy case. When you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy case in Georgia, all of your debts must be included in your bankruptcy petition, including the […]
I know that money is tight; otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this post. I also know that you don’t want to get ripped off. However, the difference in fees between the more experienced Newnan bankruptcy lawyers and the less experienced lawyers is only a few hundred dollars, yet the costs of hiring the wrong lawyer […]
If you are reading this post you’ve probably seen some of the bankruptcy ads and websites for lawyers in Newnan, Georgia (GA). It’s common to see ads touting that you can start a chapter 7 bankruptcy case for $299.00 and a chapter 13 case for $75.00. I know of one that says “$100.00 hires an […]