Recent Blog Posts

What Can I Do if a Creditor is Harassing Me?

If you owe money, creditors have the right to contact you. However, they are not allowed to harass you or threaten you just because you are in debt to them. Under the Georgia Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), creditors can be sued for crossing the line from lawful contact to harassment. A credit harassment… Read More »

What is the Difference Between Credit Counseling and Debtor Education?

In 2011, Georgia had 73,852 bankruptcy filings, 96 percent of which were consumer filings. This ranked Georgia as among one of the states with the largest number of filings in the year. When filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Georgia, you must complete a credit counseling and debtor education session. Both are… Read More »

Reorganize Your Debt through Chapter 13 to Stop Foreclosure on Your Home

Lenders across the country continue to foreclose on homeowners who fall behind on their mortgage payments. Each month, hundreds of Georgians lose their homes at foreclosure sales. You can file for bankruptcy under Chapter 13 to stop foreclosure. If you qualify, Chapter 13 not only protects your property, but also forces your creditors to halt… Read More »

Foreclosure Defense

During the recent housing crisis, hundreds of thousands of people lost their homes through abusive and fraudulent foreclosure practices.  In an attempt to compensate victims and put into place fair practices, Georgia ― along with 49 other states and the federal government ― reached an $8.5 billon National Mortgage Settlement with 10 major mortgage lenders…. Read More »

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