By gastinhill | Published July 13, 2022 | Posted in Bankruptcy |
A common question that comes up during the bankruptcy consult for our soldiers stationed at the various bases around southern Georgia is: “how will this affect my security clearance?” While each security clearance has its own criteria for eligibility, there is one theme that is pervasive across all decisions of the security clearance review program Read More
With small businesses facing crushing losses due to pandemic-related closures, many are struggling to keep going. For some, low-interest loans and new tax credits will provide enough sustenance to survive the crisis, depending on how long the slowdown lasts. Others might find that reorganizing their debt load through Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the best option Read More
Every part of the country has been affected by the coronavirus. Like restaurants, arenas and other locations where people assemble for business or pleasure, most courts have been closed. If you are in the midst of a bankruptcy proceeding, your case might be delayed, handled telephonically or be otherwise disrupted due to the pandemic. Furthermore, Read More
In the middle of an election year where healthcare is already a hotly debated issue, the COVID-19 pandemic has stirred further discussion about whether major changes are necessary. During the Democratic presidential primary, the concept of Medicare for All split the candidates. While the candidate who promoted that concept has since dropped out of the Read More
Yes. Once your case is filed the bankruptcy stay goes into place automatically. The “stay” essentially “STOPS” all collection efforts by your creditors. Calls from bill collectors and creditors will eventually stop, however, it will take a little time for the creditors to receive actual notice of the case filing. Once you file, your creditors Read More
The first category is called PRIORITY debt. The most common priority debts are income taxes incurred within 3 years of filing bankruptcy, employment taxes if you owned your own business, and past due child support and alimony. If you file a Chapter 13 debt consolidation, debts that fall into the PRIORITY class have be to Read More
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