Filing a Social Security disability claim can be complicated and sometimes frustrating. It’s important to know the ins and outs of the system to make sure you have the best chance of getting the benefits you deserve. A knowledgeable and experienced Social Security...

Even if you’ve never thought about filing for bankruptcy, you’ve probably seen or heard an ad on TV or the radio for low-cost bankruptcy lawyers. You may have wondered how these bankruptcy attorneys can make a profit while charging so little. The answer is often that...

When you're in debt and behind on your payments, it can seem like there's no way out. For many people, filing bankruptcy winds up being the best decision for their financial futures. However, there are several other steps you should take before you make the decision...

You've probably seen or heard advertisements for debt relief programs. They're on the internet, on television, on the radio, and in newspapers and magazines. But what exactly are these programs and how do they differ from bankruptcy? Our attorneys in Vidalia, GA would...

There are many questions that come up when you file for bankruptcy. Some of the most common involve whether you can keep your property. More specifically, people want to know how bankruptcy affects your car and home. The short answer is that it depends on whether your...

If you're considering filing for bankruptcy in the State of Georgia, you may be wondering if you'll be able to keep your property. That all depends on which type of bankruptcy you file. If you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your debts will be discharged. In exchange, your...

In our last post, we told you how a filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be affected if you're unemployed. Today, our bankruptcy attorney would like to share some information about how unemployment factors into a Chapter 13 bankruptcy claim. To review, Chapter 13...

The bankruptcy courts take many things into consideration when they review your filing. One of these things is income. But what if you're out of work? Does unemployment affect your claim? Bankruptcy attorney Sarah M. Tipton-Downie has the answers. Here are some...

In our last post, we told you a little bit about Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Today, we'd like to discuss another common type of bankruptcy filing, Chapter 13. Unlike Chapter 7, a Chapter 13 filing will allow you to keep the property in question. This means that you won't...

The decision to file for bankruptcy is a difficult one. Not only are you dealing with the stresses of debt, but you're also concerned about how a bankruptcy claim might affect you in the future. You may also be confused about your options. Should you file Chapter 7 or...