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Unemployed Workers Over Age 50 Should Give Bankruptcy a Look

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 08/27/2013 - 22:56

laid off baby boomerThe New York Times recently published a

Unusual Asset Arises in Casey Anthony Bankruptcy Case

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/21/2013 - 00:15

Casey Anthony buys back life story from trusteeBack in 2011, the nation was fixated on the trial of Casey Anthony, the Florida woman wh

Co-Signed Loans: An Old Problem that is Making a Comeback

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/09/2013 - 00:12

avoid co-signing a debtWhen I first began working in the consumer bankruptcy field, co-signed loans were a common problem that I saw often.  Then credit

Objection to Chapter 13 Confirmation or Motion to Dismiss? Now the Hard Word Starts

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/24/2013 - 17:07

Last week, I was reminded about the importance of taking care of Chapter 13 business early.  I got stuck in court for 4 hours waiting to have a 45 second conversation with the Chapter 13 trustee.My case involved a trustee motion to dismiss.  My client had filed Chapter 13 about 2 years ago and earlier this year he lost his job and thus fell behind on his trustee payments.  The trustee filed a motion to dismiss, with a hearing scheduled for mid-May.  A couple of days before the hearing my client called to say that he had landed a new job and could I buy him some time.

Sinbad Bankruptcy? News Reports Get it Wrong

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 18:55

According to news reportsSinbad does not file Chapter 13 coming from literally hundreds of outlets, comedian Sinbad has filed a

File Bankruptcy if You are not Broke? Maybe Not Such a Crazy Idea

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 19:13

owe too much on mortgageThe Atlanta Journal Constitution ran a front page story on Sunday, April 14 entitled

Home Foreclosed? Here’s What Happens Next

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 00:15

official notice of mortgage foreclosureGeorgia foreclosure law allows lenders to start and complete the mortgage foreclosure process in as little as 37 days.  This means that just over a

Troublesome Transfers Disrupt Bankruptcy Planning

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 03:59

gift for no considerationOne of the more frustrating parts of bankruptcy practice occurs when I have to tell a prospective client that he cannot file because

Bank Won’t Talk to You Now that You have Filed Bankruptcy – Here’s a Solution

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 20:15

no customer service after bankruptcyMortgage companies and banks often put you on a “no communication” list after you file ban

Unfiled Tax Returns and Chapter 13

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 19:32

unknown tax liability and chapter 13 bankruptcyChapter 13 bankruptcy cases filed in the Northern District of Georgia cannot be confirmed by the bankruptcy court judge if the IRS or State of Georgia files docume

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