Are you struggling to make ends meet every month due to your debt? Many people who are in this situation may benefit from a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is most suited for people who have limited income and are unable to keep up with credit card and loan payments. Chapter 7 … [Read more...]
How to Have a Successful Divorce Case
The divorce process is both emotionally and financially straining on spouses. Even if the divorce is uncontested, there are still many factors to sort out including asset division, child support, child custody, and alimony. Once you file for a divorce it is important to keep the following tips in … [Read more...]
Common Reasons to Request a Parenting Plan Modification
During a divorce or separation that involves children, most parents will need to establish a parenting and/or custody plan. A parenting plan designates the amount of time each parent will be able to spend with the children, as well as establish sole or shared custody. Since there are a variety of … [Read more...]
Can I Get Rid of My Second Mortgage in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Georgia?
Are you facing a foreclosure in Georgia? Has a monetary crisis made it impossible to pay your mortgage payments? Could you afford to keep your home if you did not have a second mortgage or equity line on your home? A Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Georgia might be able to help you keep your home by … [Read more...]
What Happens to My Car in a Georgia Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
To answer this question, we must first explain a secured creditor and a bankruptcy exemption.What is a Secured Creditor?A secured creditor is a creditor that holds collateral for the debt you owe. For example, a creditor that holds a lien on your vehicle to secure the money you borrowed from … [Read more...]
Do I Need A Prenuptial Agreement?
You might think that prenuptial agreements are only for very wealthy people. However, anyone with personal assets, business assets, liabilities, property, inheritance or children from a previous marriage should consider entering into a prenuptial agreement. … [Read more...]
Do I Need to Hire a Private Investigator?
Private investigators are often hired to assist with family law cases, and they can be very helpful for a variety of reasons. However, more often than not, the evidence they collect is rather circumstantial. How do you know if you should hire a P.I.? This article examines that very question. … [Read more...]
Calculating Child Support with Child Support Worksheets
There are specific ways to calculate child support in Georgia. The Georgia child support calculation was revised in 2007, and the state moved to the “Income Shares Model” for calculation of child support. The Georgia legislative branch created a worksheet for determining child support.Current … [Read more...]
What to expect at a Meeting of Creditors (341 Hearing)
One of the most commonly asked questions asked about bankruptcy is “Will I have to go to court?” In most bankruptcy cases, the answer is no. In both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor is required to attend a “meeting of creditors”, also called a 341 hearing. The meeting of creditors … [Read more...]
Inherited Assets in Divorce
Inherited Assets in a DivorceWhen the majority of couples get married, they do not expect to get a divorce in the future. However, divorce can happen and when it does, questions sometimes come up as to whether one may claim rights to his or her spouse’s inheritance that was acquired during the … [Read more...]