by Lori Newman | Feb 23, 2016 | Bankruptcy
There are typically 2 types of bankruptcies an individual can file. The first and most common is a chapter 7 bankruptcy, which typically only lasts 4 months. The other option is a chapter 13. A chapter 13 bankruptcy can last 3-5 years, depending on a few factors. It...
by Lori Newman | Feb 12, 2016 | Personal Injury
I think the question you should be asking is “Should I be using my cell phone while driving”? Everyone should know the dangers of using a cell phone while driving, but let’s first look at the cell phones laws in Georgia as well as from across the country. Most people...
by Lori Newman | Feb 10, 2016 | Bankruptcy
I often get asked about student loans and bankruptcy. Can the student loans be discharged in a chapter 7 or a chapter 13 bankruptcy? The answer may surprise you. They can be discharged in a chapter 7 but the debtor has a very heavy burden to proof that the student...
by Lori Newman | Jan 27, 2016 | Bankruptcy
It’s an easy question to ask but it can be a very difficult question to answer, even for an experienced bankruptcy attorney. So how do you qualify for a chapter 7 bankruptcy? The easiest answer is that you will qualify if, after all of your required household expenses...
by Lori Newman | Jan 14, 2016 | Personal Injury
Did you know that the average person is in 3 to 4 automobile accidents over their lifetime? That’s right! So if you are 35 years old and have not been in an accident, it may be coming! In an accident, you are either at fault or the other driver is at...
