Chapter 13 Trustee Payments in Georgia: How Payments Work

Chapter 13 Trustee Payments in Georgia: How Payments Work

Chapter 13 trustee payments are the regular plan payments a debtor makes to the Chapter 13 trustee after filing bankruptcy. In most Chapter 13 cases, payments must begin within 30 days after filing, even if the court has not yet confirmed the repayment plan. The...
Can I File Bankruptcy and Keep My House and Car in Georgia?

Can I File Bankruptcy and Keep My House and Car in Georgia?

Yes, you may be able to file for bankruptcy in Georgia and keep your house and car. Whether you can keep them depends on your equity, loan status, available Georgia exemptions, ability to make future payments, and whether you file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  ...
Can You File Bankruptcy for Student Loans?

Can You File Bankruptcy for Student Loans?

If you’re overwhelmed by education debt, you may be asking, can you file bankruptcy for student loans? The short answer is yes. but getting rid of student loans through bankruptcy is more challenging than eliminating most other debts. That does not mean it is...
Bankruptcy vs. Wage Garnishment: What’s the Difference?

Bankruptcy vs. Wage Garnishment: What’s the Difference?

Debt can quietly affect every part of your life. Even during good moments, unpaid bills and collection notices can stay in the back of your mind. For many people in Georgia, wage garnishment makes financial stress even harder because part of their paycheck is taken...
How to Stop Car Repossession in Georgia

How to Stop Car Repossession in Georgia

If you are behind on car payments, you may be worried that your lender can take your vehicle at any time. For many people in Georgia, a car is not optional; it is how they get to work, take children to school, attend appointments, and keep life moving. The good news...