Part of Georgia’s foreclosure fraud settlement may be diverted
Five major mortgage lenders recently reached a $25 billion foreclosure fraud claims settlement with a committee of attorneys general from…
Saying yes to foreclosure, walking away when it makes sense
Oversized mortgages, a downsized economy, and sloppy or outright fraudulent lender practices have led to an enormous increase in home…
Property debts will likely be eliminated in bankruptcy
As the housing and job markets have struggled to recover, many Georgia residents have had to make the difficult decision…
Can you eliminate income tax debt in bankruptcy?
Last week, we wrote about several forms of debt that are generally nondischargeable in bankruptcy, including student loans, secured debt…
Some debt cannot be eliminated in bankruptcy
Although a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a good option for eliminating debt and providing the filer with…
Bankruptcy judge rules in favor of Georgia coach
A federal bankruptcy judge has reportedly rejected a fraud claim made by a former University of Georgia football player against…
Bill to cut unemployment benefits passes Georgia Senate
Earlier today, the Georgia state Senate passed a bill which, if passed by the state House of Representatives, will cut…
More Georgians forced to use credit cards to pay medical bills
If you are like many other Georgians, you are probably in a precarious financial position as a result of the…
Atlanta judge dismisses Tionne Watkins’ bankruptcy
In November, we wrote that Tionne Watkins, a founding member of the singing group TLC who is better known by…
Bankruptcy may not provide relief for law school graduates
For many decades, students who sought a law school degree and the significant debt that it entailed could take comfort…
