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Frequently Asked Questions

Most Asked Questions

These are the most-asked questions about Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Atlanta.  Visit our Bankruptcy Research Center for many more questions and answers.

  • How Can I Stop a Foreclosure?
  • How Can I Stop a Wage Garnishment?
  • How Can I Stop the Harassing Collection Calls?
  • This Would be my Second (or Third) Filing – am I Allowed to File Again?
  • How Much is This Going to Cost Me?
  • Can Bankruptcy do Anything about Student Loans?
    • Bankruptcy Code Section 523(a)(8)
  • Can Bankruptcy Do Anything About Past Due Taxes?
  • I Have Heard that Bankruptcy has Become a lot More Complicated – Can it Still Work for Me?
  • Does My Spouse Have to File if I File?
  • What are the Differences Between Chapters 7, 11 and 13?
  • What are My Alternatives to Bankruptcy?
  • What are the Current Means Test Numbers for Georgia

More Questions and Answers

Making the Decision to File

  • What’s the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?
  • Are there any Legitimate Alternatives to Bankruptcy?
  • Which Type of Bankruptcy is the Right Choice for Me?
  • Will Any of my Debts Survive Bankruptcy?
  • Is it Possible That I Have Waited Too Long to File?
  • Should I File Individually or Jointly with My Spouse?

To learn more about making the decision to file, please see our expanded Bankruptcy Research Center.

Getting Started with Ginsberg Law Offices

  • Why Should I Choose Ginsberg Law Offices?
  • How Much is This Going to Cost Me?
  • What Information Do You Need From Me to Evaluate my Case?

To learn more about Ginsberg Law Offices, please see our expanded Bankruptcy Research Center.

Understanding Chapter 7

  • What Happens After I File My Chapter 7 Case?
  • What Can Go Wrong in my Chapter 7 Case?
  • Can I Keep My Property if I File Chapter 7?
  • How Long Before My Credit Bounces Back After Chapter 7?

To learn more about Chapter 7 in the Atlanta area, please see our expanded Bankruptcy Research Center.

Understanding Chapter 13

  • What is the Purpose of Chapter 13?
  • How is my Chapter 13 Payment Plan Calculated?
  • What Objections can Creditors File Against My Chapter 13 Plan?
  • Can I Convert My Case From Chapter 13 to Chapter 7?

To learn more about Chapter 13 in the Atlanta area, please see our expanded Bankruptcy Research Center.

Special Situations

  • Child Support and Alimony
  • Credit Card Balance Transfers
  • Student Loan Debt
  • Tax Debts

To learn more about special types of debt, please see our expanded Bankruptcy Research Center.

Protecting My Stuff

  • Will I Lose My Stuff if I File for Bankruptcy?
  • What Happens if I Sold Furniture of Electronics that was Subject to a Lien?

To learn more about your property rights in bankruptcy, please see our expanded Bankruptcy Research Center.

Stopping Adverse Creditor Actions

  • Stopping a Mortgage Foreclosure
  • Stopping a Wage Garnishment
  • Stopping a Vehicle Repossession

To learn more about using bankruptcy to protect yourself from creditors, please see our expanded Bankruptcy Research Center.

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Susan Blum and Jonathan Ginsberg

Ginsberg Law Offices
1854 Independence Square
Atlanta, Georgia 30338-5174

P: 770-393-4985
F: 770-393-0240
E: atlantabankruptcy@gmail.com

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