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What Is Bankruptcy and How It Works in Georgia

If you’re overwhelmed by debt and wondering what bankruptcy actually means, you’re not alone. Every day, individuals and families across Georgia find themselves buried under bills they can’t pay — and searching for a way out. Bankruptcy is a legal tool designed to help you hit reset. It protects you from creditors, eliminates many types

5 Signs You Might Need to File for Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy isn’t a decision anyone takes lightly, but in many cases, it’s a smart and legal way to regain control over your finances. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by debt, avoiding calls from collectors, or unsure how to move forward, it may be time to explore your options. Here are five common signs that filing for

The Emotional Toll of Debt Problems

Debt is an insidious source of worry that affects millions of people. The emotional toll is not just about numbers on paper. It is also about anxiety, stress, and negative emotions. For many, the burden never seems to lighten, leading to enduring emotional and mental health challenges. Constant worry can lead to sleepless nights, panic

CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY SOLUTIONS: CRAZY DEBT AND CRAZY PRICES

          It’s been a wild ride recently. The pandemic is finally easing, after causing death, hospitalization, unemployment, and ballooning debt. The government and some lenders tried to ease the pain with stimulus payments, child tax credits, eviction moratoriums, and a temporary freeze on foreclosures and garnishments. Some mortgage lenders allowed borrowers

We’ve Got Your Back in These Hard Times

This virus is hurting some people much more than others, and no one really knows when (or if) their own financial situation will turn around. We know that many people are hurting financially, even though creditor collection activity is way down… at least for now. Foreclosures are down, suits and garnishments are down, and repossessions

Bankruptcy and Your Credit

It seems like you’re drowning in debt. Until now, if you’ve been a little short, you’ve just borrowed money to pay that last bill. Now you are nearing or exceeding your credit limits, and you can’t get the money to satisfy all of your creditors. Maybe you’ve received polite calls about when you intend to

The Effect of Filing Bankruptcy On Evictions and Foreclosures: Updated 2020

The Supreme Court of Georgia declared a “judicial emergency” on March 14, 2020, and ordered a suspension of jury trials because of health concerns over the spread of the virus. The judicial emergency also affected many debt collection procedures, including evictions and foreclosures. The initial Order only lasted about a month, but it has been

COVID: YOU ARE NOT ALONE. WE’RE THE MOST EXPERIENCED CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY FIRM AROUND. FULL STOP.

Everyone is affected by this disease and by this economy, but it affects some people more than others. All people are not “equal” in the way life treats them, and luck isn’t equally distributed. If you have the prospect of drowning in debt, you may need help in choosing the best path forward. We’ve been

THE EFFECT OF RECENT PURCHASES BEFORE FILING CHAPTER 7

It can be a “red flag” to creditors where a Debtor has actively used credit cards for purchases or cash advances shortly before filing bankruptcy. However, it is not true that all (or even most) such recent charges are “non-dischargeable” (that is, that the debts are not wiped out by the bankruptcy). Sometimes this pattern

Redemption in Chapter 7: Keep Your Car While Lowering the Payments

In Chapter 7, there are three possibilities for dealing with a debt that is secured by collateral, one of which is a “redemption”. Redemptions are usually only done with regard to vehicles, though it would be theoretically possible to do it with other types of personal property too. This article deals with redeeming cars. This
About Us

H. Brooks Cotten, PC is a local law firm located in Newnan, GA.

We have over 30 years of combined experience helping people file for bankruptcy. We have been in practice since 1992.

We are licensed in California, Alabama, and Georgia. We offer Free Initial Consultations to help you uncover your options for Bankruptcy.

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4046 Hwy 154, Suite 113
Newnan, GA 30263