3 Steps to Take Before Filing Bankruptcy

3 Steps to Take Before Filing Bankruptcy

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...
What Are Debt Relief Programs?

What Are Debt Relief Programs?

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...
The Effects of Bankruptcy on Your Car & Home

The Effects of Bankruptcy on Your Car & Home

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...
What Property Can I Keep in Bankruptcy?

What Property Can I Keep in Bankruptcy?

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...
Unemployment & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Unemployment & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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...
Unemployment & Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Unemployment & Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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...