Every active Chapter 13 bankruptcy debtor should open an account with ndc.org. The cost is free but the information you see could be worth a lot of money to you and save you from theft. Having an account with ndc.org will allow you to see every single proof of claim that has been filed in …
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Buying a car while you are in an active Chapter 13 is possible but it is also extremely difficult. Most lenders are not willing to go through the process of waiting for the court to approve a post-petition car loan. Finding a lender who is willing to work with you while you are in an …
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As of the date of this writing, over 40 million Americans are unemployed due to no fault of their own. This coronavirus pandemic has hit us all with vicious power. Corona has caused millions of Americans to fall behind on their mortgage payments. The good news is that many people will be able to use …
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Do I qualify for bankruptcy? The short answer is that almost everyone qualifies for some type of bankruptcy relief. In answering this question, it important to understand the different types of bankruptcy. What is Chapter 7? Chapter 7 is where you typically eliminate of your debts. Many people like to refer to Chapter 7 as …
I get this question a lot from potential clients. My goal as bankruptcy attorney is to take any expectations about credit and beat them into the ground. No one should expect to file bankruptcy and then immediately have a great credit score. I don’t soft pedal bankruptcy and I shoot straight with my clients. I …
Is there anything worse than some hated ex coming back into your life? In some bankruptcy cases, it happens. Do you know that yuck feeling of hearing that voice inside your head say, “Oh no, now I have to deal with _________ again?” It makes my stomach hurt when I give people the bad news. …
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During times when we are doing our best to flatten the curve of a novel pandemic, it’s important to practice social distancing. Unfortunately, for many who might be looking at the prospect of filing for bankruptcy, this creates a unique problem. In the state of Georgia, filing for Bankruptcy was something that is only done …
If you are reading this article, you are likely asking yourself whether declaring bankruptcy is the right way to manage your debts. While making this decision takes research and careful thought, its best to decide sooner rather than later to place yourself in a better position for success. Below is a quick article to help …
There are some situations where it may feel necessary to get a divorce that is quick, cheap, or both. While the circumstances leading up to these decisions vary depending on the individual, the end result is often the same: a botched job that is impossible to rework. What does a botched divorce look like, exactly? …
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Perhaps as you read the headline to this blog post, you might have asked yourself: “How in the world could the corona virus and bankruptcy be connected in any way?” My answer is that our bankruptcy system will be crucial in assisting the citizens of our country in recovering from the economic fallout of the …