by Lori Newman | May 7, 2010 | Bankruptcy
The simple answer is probably, but there are a few things that your attorney should know before proceeding with the Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. First, when was the car repossessed? In Georgia, a creditor must give you 10 days notice of the sell of your vehicle if they...
by Lori Newman | Apr 16, 2010 | Bankruptcy
Ok, some of you may not have any idea the direction I am going here. Let’s start here: An individual files for Chapter 7, makes $75,000 a year, Household of 1, and passes the means test only because he is keeping a 2010 Mercedes S550. The balance of the car is...
by Lori Newman | Mar 26, 2010 | Bankruptcy
Many individuals that file for bankruptcy are unemployed, and by being unemployed, they qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, what happens if an unemployed person who files for Chapter 7 finds a job while he is still in the bankruptcy? What if he finds a great...
by Lori Newman | Nov 12, 2009 | Bankruptcy
Many of my chapter 13 clients are married couples that filed a joint Chapter 13 case. They usually filed for the obvious reasons, either being behind on their home or car payments or just being overwhelmed with credit card debt and/or medical bills. A Chapter 13...
