By Jeff Field | Published May 31, 2016 | Posted in Georgia Bankruptcy | Tagged Tags: credit report, debtors, debts | Leave a comment
Will Debts Be Removed from Your Credit Report After Bankruptcy?
A recent decision by Bank of America and JP Morgan will provide some additional relief to people who have filed for bankruptcy across the United States. The two companies finally reached an agreement to update the credit reports of borrowers within the next several months to show they have settled their debts. This is a Read More
Read MoreCould You Be Evicted During a Bankruptcy?
When you file for bankruptcy protection, certain federal and state laws determine whether a landlord has the right to evict you. Specific factors requiring your attention include the timing of the bankruptcy filing and any eviction proceedings taking place. The following are a few scenarios: If you file after the eviction judgment: Landlords may evict Read More
Read MoreDo You Have to Be Completely Broke to File for Bankruptcy?
The idea that you need to be flat broke to seek bankruptcy protection is a misconception. The amount of money you make and the amount of debt you have are not the sole factors that determine whether or not you should file for bankruptcy. However, although there is not a minimum amount of debt required Read More
Read MoreShould You Max Out Credit Cards if You Plan on Filing for Bankruptcy Soon Anyway?
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, credit card debt is typically among the types of debt you will be able to have discharged. For some people, there is a temptation to completely max out all of their credit cards if they already know they are going to be filing for bankruptcy. The plan would Read More
Read MoreWill a Judge Always Approve a Bankruptcy Plan?
Unfortunately, putting together a bankruptcy plan is not always as easy as writing it down and getting a judge to approve it. In some cases, the judge has the right to reject a plan, as was highlighted in a recent U.S. Supreme Court case. In the case, the Supreme Court ruled against a Massachusetts man Read More
Read MoreCan You Keep Your Car if You File for Bankruptcy in Georgia?
Your ability to keep your vehicle while filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Georgia depends on whether you are covered under the state’s motor vehicle exemption. If the equity in your vehicle falls under the car exemption amount, then the bankruptcy trustee cannot sell it to help pay off your debts. However, if the equity Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens to a 401(k) When You File for Bankruptcy?
When you have worked for so many years to build up your retirement savings, the last thing you want is for creditors to come after your 401(k) account if you file for bankruptcy. . Fortunately, whether you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, your 401(k) account is considered to be a protected Read More
Read MoreConverting a Bankruptcy Proceeding from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7
If you are unable to afford your payments under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan, you may have the ability to convert your case into Chapter 7 bankruptcy instead, unless you already received a Chapter 7 discharge at any time in the last eight years. The process of converting your case is relatively simple; however, Read More
Read MoreImplications of the SCOTUS Ruling in Wellness International vs. Sharif
On May 26, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Wellness International v. Sharif, a case that will have major implications for bankruptcy law throughout the nation. The court decided Article III does not prevent judges in bankruptcy cases from issuing final judgment on claims that only attempt to augment the bankruptcy estate and Read More
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