Unfortunately, many lower income consumers lack any type of savings or reserve to address an unforeseen expense or temporary reduction in come. An auto repair of $400 can be an intimidating obstacle to someone who does not have any money set...
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As part of the bankruptcy consultation process, bankruptcy attorneys will want to review all of your creditor information. This will include any debts that you may want to keep, such as a house loan or car loan. A consumer will be required to...
Read moreCongress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act in 2005. Many new requirements and restrictions were imposed with the goal of creating uniformity in the evaluation of bankruptcy cases. While there many requirements...
Read moreRecently, a Bankruptcy Judge in the Southern District of Georgia has determined that a Debtor in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy cannot alter the terms of a title pawn transaction through a Chapter 13 repayment plan. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy does allow...
Read moreCongress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act in 2005. Many new requirements and restrictions were imposed with the goal of creating uniformity in the evaluation of bankruptcy cases. It also added many...
Read moreAs tax time approaches, many taxpayers are going to learn the hard way about cancellation of debt income when they file their taxes. If a creditor decides to forego the collection of a valid, undisputed debt, they may decide to cancel or...
Read moreAs tax time approaches, and you are one of the fortunate ones to receive a significant refund, take the time to consider what you are going to do with it. This is especially important if you are behind on your bills, or may have gotten carried...
Read moreEffective December 1, 2015, the Bankruptcy Courts of the United States required the use of recently revised petition and schedule forms. The petition and accompanying schedules have been lengthened considerably. The additional length is a product...
Read moreIt is easily understood why a bankruptcy would have a negative impact on a consumer’s credit score, but it is also important to remember why a potential lender is reviewing your credit history. The lender wants to evaluate the risk of default or...
Read moreAs a bankruptcy attorney who has met with thousands of distressed consumers in the Augusta area, I have had the opportunity to evaluate the different methods that people have used to reduce their expenses in situations where income has been...
Read moreA frequent issue that arises in bankruptcy cases in Augusta, GA is the treatment of Homeowner’s Association fees (“HOA fees”) or regime fees. These fees represent an assessment against all homeowners in the association to maintain and improve...
Read moreMany people who encounter financial hardship and fall behind on their credit card payments may consider a debt management plan. [i] In the standard debt management plan, a third party contacts the credit card companies on behalf of the consumer...
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