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Fulton County Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Feldman Legal Group

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  • 1201 Peachtree Street NE, 3rd Floor, Suite 364, Atlanta, GA 30361+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Protecting Your Interests, Enforcing Your Rights. Call us today, we can help.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersLabor and Employment, Whistleblower Claims, and 280 more

  • Free Consultation

Mitchell Feldman
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Lawson & Berry

5.0
938 Reviews

  • 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, GA 30076+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Don’t Trust Your Future to a “General Practitioner.” Hire a Former DUI Prosecutor. Call an Expert (24/7) 404-999-7278

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCriminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and 60 more

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Kimberly Berry
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Lawson & Berry

5.0
938 Reviews

  • 10 Glenlake Parkway, Suite 130, Atlanta, GA 30328+7 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Don’t Trust Your Future to a “General Practitioner.” Hire a Former DUI Prosecutor. Call an Expert (24/7) 404-999-7278

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCriminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and 60 more

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Kimberly Berry
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Jeff Field & Associates

5.0
237 Reviews

  • Serving Fulton County, Georgia

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Our only business is bankruptcy. Our small law firm has helped thousands of people, in a compassionate way, face their financial problems and resolve them under Chapter 13 and... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBankruptcy Law, Bankruptcy Chapter 7, and 1 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

R. Jeffrey "Jeff" Field
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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J.F. Tenney Law LLC

5.0
1 Review

  • 400 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30339

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • One of Atlanta's Premier Domestic and International Business and Tax Law Firm J.F. Tenney is a seasoned pro with 35 years in the business.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersTrusts and Estates, Taxation, and 10 more

James Tenney
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Krevolin & Horst, LLC

4.9
57 Reviews

  • 1201 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 3250, Atlanta, GA 30309

  • Law Firm with 30 lawyers1 award

  • Each of our lawyers has specific expertise to serve our clients’ needs most effectively & get the best result possible for that client. We are agile & creative with years... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersAppeals, Business Torts, and 26 more

Anre Washington
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Hasner Law

4.6
8 Reviews

  • 2839 Paces Ferry Road SE, Suite 1050, Atlanta, GA 30339+1 location

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers

  • Hasner Has It. Compassion for the Injured. We are here for you! Call now for a free consultation.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersWorkers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and 25 more

  • Free Consultation

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Thomas Gore
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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O'Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC

4.4
15 Reviews

  • 2400 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30009+25 locations

  • Law Firm with 51 lawyers2 awards

  • O’Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is dedicated to delivering residential real estate closings while offering a broad spectrum of legal... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersResidential Real Estate Closings, Commercial Transactions, and 9 more

Josefina Knapp
Member
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Cheeley Law Group, LLC

5.0
7 Reviews

  • 2500 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30009

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • Cheeley Law Group, LLC stands at the forefront of catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation across Georgia. With a proven record of more than $1.36 billion in recoveries,... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBig Truck Wrecks, Self-Driving Vehicle Accidents, and 4 more

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Nicholas Wooten
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Richard B. Maner P.C.

4.5
17 Reviews

  • 180 Interstate N Parkway, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Richard B. Maner P.C. is a prominent law firm based in Atlanta with over 35 years of experience in the mortgage default servicing industry. The firm is well-known for... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersEvictions, Foreclosures, and 4 more

Dene S. Perusse
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Bomar Law Firm, LLC

5.0
136 Reviews

  • 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 480, Atlanta, GA 30339

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • Former IRS Chief Counsel Attorney Resolving Issues With The IRS And Other Tax Authorities In Addition to Other Business Law Matters. Free Initial Consultation.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersTaxation, Accounting Law, and 40 more

  • Free Consultation

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Johnathan Whidbee
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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O'Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC

4.4
15 Reviews

  • 5780 Windward Parkway, Suite 225, Alpharetta, GA 30005+25 locations

  • Law Firm with 51 lawyers2 awards

  • O’Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is dedicated to delivering residential real estate closings while offering a broad spectrum of legal... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersResidential Real Estate Closings, Commercial Transactions, and 9 more

David Strauss
Associate
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Smith & Liss, LLC

4.9
4 Reviews

  • Five Concourse Parkway, Ste. 2600, Atlanta, GA 30328

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDivorce, Child Custody, and 4 more

Ray Smith III
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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O'Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC

4.4
15 Reviews

  • 2300 Camp Creek Pkwy, Suite 130, College Park, GA 30337+25 locations

  • Law Firm with 51 lawyers2 awards

  • O’Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is dedicated to delivering residential real estate closings while offering a broad spectrum of legal... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersResidential Real Estate Closings, Commercial Transactions, and 9 more

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Fellows LaBriola LLP

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  • 233 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30303

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers1 award

  • Fellows LaBriola Conducts a Sophisticated Litigation Practice In Complex Cases In Federal & State Courts Throughout the United States. Experience Matters Call Today.... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Litigation, Complex Criminal Defense, and 12 more

Steven M. Kushner
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Stokes Carmichael & Ernst LLP

4.8
29 Reviews

  • 1000 Parkwood CIR SE, Atlanta, GA 30339-7200

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Bringing "The Power of Legal Knowledge®" to Commercial Law, Collections, and Creditor Bankruptcy, Business Law and Litigation, Employment Law and Litigation, and General... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersGeneral Civil Litigation Practice, Trial Practice, and 18 more

Marion B. Stokes
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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O'Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC

4.4
15 Reviews

  • 200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 420, Atlanta, GA 30339+25 locations

  • Law Firm with 51 lawyers2 awards

  • O’Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is dedicated to delivering residential real estate closings while offering a broad spectrum of legal... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersResidential Real Estate Closings, Commercial Transactions, and 9 more

Nicole Pettis
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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John Foy & Associates, Accident & Injury Lawyers - Atlanta

4.3
258 Reviews

  • 3343 Peachtree Road Northeast., Suite 350, Atlanta, GA 30326

  • Law Firm with 43 lawyers3 awards

  • Were you injured due to the negligence of someone else? You may be entitled to monetary compensation. Call us today for a free consultation 404-400-4000.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCar/Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, and 91 more

  • Free Consultation

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Jason Lanahan
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Aldridge | Pite | Haan, LLP

3.9
6 Reviews

  • 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30305+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Aldridge Pite Haan, LLP is a multi-state law firm offering consumer and commercial collection services in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi and Wisconsin

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCorporate, Business Litigation, and 3 more

Gregson T. Haan
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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O'Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC

4.4
15 Reviews

  • 1420 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30309+25 locations

  • Law Firm with 51 lawyers2 awards

  • O’Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is dedicated to delivering residential real estate closings while offering a broad spectrum of legal... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersResidential Real Estate Closings, Commercial Transactions, and 9 more

Cater Hoskins
Associate
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Beloin Law, LLC

4.9
4 Reviews

  • 2550 Heritage Court, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339-3062

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Litigation, Civil Litigation, and 8 more

Walter P. Walker
Of Counsel
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NowackHoward

4.8
37 Reviews

  • 3500 Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • The Counsel Every Community Needs

  • Bankruptcy LawyersGeneral Counsel, Governing Document Interpretation, Amendments, and Restatements, and 29 more

Craig Cooper
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Taylor, Odachowski, Schmidt & Crossland, LLC

4.4
63 Reviews

  • 3455 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Offices in Atlanta • Brunswick • St. Simons Island • Tifton Creative and Progressive Solutions to Complex and Unique Situations

  • Bankruptcy LawyersGeneral Practice, General Liability, and 43 more

Philip R. Taylor
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DebtStoppers

3.8
25 Reviews

  • 6125 Old National Highway, Suite 121, Atlanta, GA 30349+16 locations

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Helping families stop foreclosure, repossession, collecting calls, eliminate credit card debt and get a fresh start.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBankruptcy Chapter 7, Bankruptcy Chapter 13, and 5 more

  • Free Consultation

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Robert J. Semrad
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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The Semrad Law Firm, LLC

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  • 6125 Old National Highway, Suite 121, Atlanta, GA 30349+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 19 lawyers

  • The Semrad Law Firm, LLC is a debt relief agency — a bankruptcy law firm providing legal relief to families overwhelmed by debt. Using the bankruptcy laws enacted by Congress to... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersFiling for Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Chapter 7, and 17 more

  • Free Consultation

Curt Lindstrom II
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Coleman Talley LLP

4.7
216 Reviews

  • 3344 Peachtree Road NE Suite 1950, Atlanta, GA 30326+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 40 lawyers2 awards

  • With a legal practice historically concentrated in civil trial defense and business law, the firm of Coleman Talley LLP has served clients since 1937 within a wide array of legal... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBank Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking Litigation, and 46 more

Ryan E. Spell
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Cohen Cooper Estep & Allen, LLC

4.4
11 Reviews

  • 3330 Cumberland Blvd., Ste. 600, Atlanta, GA 30339

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Law, Civil Litigation, and 17 more

Jefferson Allen
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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The Hawkins Law Group LLC

5.0
1 Review

  • 2727 Paces Ferry Road, Building 1, Suite 750, Atlanta, GA 30339

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • For over 30 years, The Hawkins Law Group LLC has established a legacy of success, leveraging unparalleled experience to guide clients toward achieving their desired outcomes. Our... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCar Accidents, Trucking Accidents, and 5 more

  • Free Consultation

Leonard Medley III
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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O'Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC

4.4
15 Reviews

  • 3500 Lenox Road, Suite 760, Atlanta, GA 30326+25 locations

  • Law Firm with 51 lawyers2 awards

  • O’Kelley & Sorohan Attorneys at Law, LLC, headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, is dedicated to delivering residential real estate closings while offering a broad spectrum of legal... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersResidential Real Estate Closings, Commercial Transactions, and 9 more

Joe F. O'Kelley Jr.
Managing Member
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Major Brown Law, LLC

4.7
10 Reviews

  • 3330 Cumberland Blvd Se Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30339

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersChild Protection & Advocacy, Elder, and 20 more

Zainab Brown
Bankruptcy Lawyer
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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Am I eligible to file a chapter 13 if I was discharged from one before?

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Answered by attorney William Monroe Rubendall (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at William Rubendall Attorney at Law
You cannot receive a discharge in chapter 13 unless you file a subsequent case after 2 years from the date of discharge. If you are not eligible for a discharge you can still file a case. For example, if you have a secured judgment lien on your house or home arrears you can pay these debts in a subsequent chapter 13 without receiving a discharge of debts. Once the debts are paid the case will be closed.
You cannot receive a discharge in chapter 13 unless you file a subsequent case after 2 years from the date of discharge. If you are not eligible for a discharge you can still file a case. For example, if you have a secured judgment lien on your house or home arrears you can pay these debts in a subsequent chapter 13 without receiving a discharge of debts. Once the debts are paid the case will be closed.
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If one partner goes bankrupt, will it affect the others credit?

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Answered by attorney Gregory J Wald (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Gregory J. Wald
The house can't be taken away as long as the payments are current. In Minnesota, you can protect your equity in the home up to $360,000.00. Therefore, as long as you don't have more equity than $360,000.00 and the payments are current, your spouse can keep the property. If the spouse who files bankruptcy does not have ownership of the property, then it doesn't even matter how much equity there is. It shouldn't hurt the non-filing spouses credit as long as the mortgage payments are kept current.
The house can't be taken away as long as the payments are current. In Minnesota, you can protect your equity in the home up to $360,000.00. Therefore, as long as you don't have more equity than $360,000.00 and the payments are current, your spouse can keep the property. If the spouse who files bankruptcy does not have ownership of the property, then it doesn't even matter how much equity there is. It shouldn't hurt the non-filing spouses credit as long as the mortgage payments are kept current.
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Do i have to sale my mom's house if i file bankruptcy, it was left to me at her death

Lee P. Morgan
Answered by attorney Lee P. Morgan
Bankruptcy lawyer at Morgan Morgan Attorneys at Law, P.C.
   Chapter 7 is normally used to discharge unsecured debts like credit cards and medical bills.  Debts that have collateral, such as a home mortgage or a car loan, are treated differently in Chapter 7.  In most cases, you must either reaffirm the debt or surrender the collateral.  A reaffirmation agreement is a document that is signed by both the debtor and the creditor and filed with the Court.  It specifies that the debt will not be discharged, and that you will continue to be legally obligated to pay.  If you are current on the payments, and if you are confident that you can make all future installments, then reaffirmation may be a good option. However, in Chapter 7, you are only entitled to keep a certain amount of property (called exempt property).  The maximum exemption in your residence in Georgia is $21,500 for a single individual or $43,000 for a married couple.  If the equity in your home exceeds the allowed exemption by a significant amount, the Court's trustee could sell the property.  For example, assume you have a house worth $200,000 with an outstanding mortgage of $100,000.  There is $100,000 of equity in the property.  A single individual could only exempt $21,500 of the equity.  The Trustee would likely try to sell the home.  You would receive your exemption amount from the sale proceeds, and the balance would be used to pay your creditors.  So, if you want to go with Chapter 7 and keep your home, you want to be sure the equity in the property is not significantly more than your allowed exemption amount.  You also want to be sure that the payments are current.  Otherwise, the lender may not agree to a reaffirmation of the debt. If you are behind on the mortgage payments, or if there is too much equity in the property to keep it in a Chapter 7 case, you may have to consider Chapter 13.  Chapter 13 allows an individual or couple with regular income to deal with their debts by making regular payments to a Chapter 13 Trustee over a period of 3 to 5 years.  The plan can cure an arrearage on a home mortgage over a 60 month term, and deal with other short-term debts such as credit cards, car loans, and medical bills.  This can free up funds so that future mortgage payments can be made in a timely manner. Deciding whether to file a bankruptcy case, and if so what chapter to use, can be complicated.  It is critical to get good advice from a qualified and experienced bankruptcy attorney before making your decision. Morgan & Morgan of Athens, Georgia has more than 30 years experience helping homeowners save their homes through Chapter 13.  We offer a free initial consultation with an experienced attorney, NOT a paralegal or assistant, to fully evaluate our client’s options.  Chapter 13 plans can be started with as little as $75 up front.  If you are facing foreclosure, call (706)548-7070 today for an appointment.   
   Chapter 7 is normally used to discharge unsecured debts like credit cards and medical bills.  Debts that have collateral, such as a home mortgage or a car loan, are treated differently in Chapter 7.  In most cases, you must either reaffirm the debt or surrender the collateral.  A reaffirmation agreement is a document that is signed by both the debtor and the creditor and filed with the Court.  It specifies that the debt will not be discharged, and that you will continue to be legally obligated to pay.  If you are current on the payments, and if you are confident that you can make all future installments, then reaffirmation may be a good option. However, in Chapter 7, you are only entitled to keep a certain amount of property (called exempt property).  The maximum exemption in your residence in Georgia is $21,500 for a single individual or $43,000 for a married couple.  If the equity in your home exceeds the allowed exemption by a significant amount, the Court's trustee could sell the property.  For example, assume you have a house worth $200,000 with an outstanding mortgage of $100,000.  There is $100,000 of equity in the property.  A single individual could only exempt $21,500 of the equity.  The Trustee would likely try to sell the home.  You would receive your exemption amount from the sale proceeds, and the balance would be used to pay your creditors.  So, if you want to go with Chapter 7 and keep your home, you want to be sure the equity in the property is not significantly more than your allowed exemption amount.  You also want to be sure that the payments are current.  Otherwise, the lender may not agree to a reaffirmation of the debt. If you are behind on the mortgage payments, or if there is too much equity in the property to keep it in a Chapter 7 case, you may have to consider Chapter 13.  Chapter 13 allows an individual or couple with regular income to deal with their debts by making regular payments to a Chapter 13 Trustee over a period of 3 to 5 years.  The plan can cure an arrearage on a home mortgage over a 60 month term, and deal with other short-term debts such as credit cards, car loans, and medical bills.  This can free up funds so that future mortgage payments can be made in a timely manner. Deciding whether to file a bankruptcy case, and if so what chapter to use, can be complicated.  It is critical to get good advice from a qualified and experienced bankruptcy attorney before making your decision. Morgan & Morgan of Athens, Georgia has more than 30 years experience helping homeowners save their homes through Chapter 13.  We offer a free initial consultation with an experienced attorney, NOT a paralegal or assistant, to fully evaluate our client’s options.  Chapter 13 plans can be started with as little as $75 up front.  If you are facing foreclosure, call (706)548-7070 today for an appointment.   
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