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5 Common Financial Problems Bankruptcy Can’t Fix

As a Newnan, Georgia (GA) bankruptcy lawyer I’ve been privileged to work with hundreds of people who now have a fresh financial start and no longer feel the stress and worry associated with debt problems. Occasionally, however, I meet someone that I just can’t help. Often, they have one or more of these 5 problems. […]

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Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Newnan, Georgia

What happens if you decide to file a chapter 13 bankruptcy case with us? First you will have met with a Newnan bankruptcy lawyer – in this case me – Rick Palmer.  At your meeting we will go over all of your options to resolve your debt issues. In this example, you’ve decided to file […]

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The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Process in Newnan, Georgia

What happens if you decide to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy case with us? First you will have met with a Newnan bankruptcy lawyer – in this case me – Rick Palmer.  At your meeting we will go over all of your options to resolve your debt issues. In this example, you’ve decided to file […]

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The Bankruptcy Consultation – what to bring to your lawyer!

Maybe a creditor has filed a lawsuit against you. Maybe creditors are calling you non-stop. Maybe you are in danger of losing your home. Whatever the reason, you are considering talking to a bankruptcy lawyer. So what is your bankruptcy lawyer going to be interested in hearing? It may not be what you think. It’s […]

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Thinking about filing bankrutpy? Avoid these 5 things!

Certain actions prior to filing a bankruptcy case can cause you to have problems with the case. These 5 items are particularly troublesome and as a Georgia Bankruptcy Lawyer, I see clients every week who have done one ore more of these things. So hopefully, you’ve come across this list well in advance of filing […]

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – ten things you should know

For this post I’ve listed ten things that you need to know about if you are thinking about filing a bankruptcy case. As an experienced Georgia bankruptcy lawyer, I can help you avoid these potential issues or explain how they might affect you. So…did you know: You can lose your house, cars, or other property […]

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Will I Lose My House if I File Bankruptcy?

As a Newnan, Georgia bankruptcy lawyer, I review the potential bankruptcy consequences of home ownership almost everyday.  The considerations can be numerous, but here are a few of the basic principals for determining whether you could lose your home by filing bankruptcy. You most certainly can lose your house by filing a bankruptcy case – […]

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What are Bankruptcy Exemptions and why should I care?

So what are bankruptcy exemptions? Well, the short answer is they are what allow you to keep at least some of your property when you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy case. They also play a role in chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, but I’ll talk about that in a later post. When you file a chapter […]