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Jeff Field & Associates

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  • Serving Tallapoosa, GA and Haralson County, Georgia

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Our only business is bankruptcy. Our small law firm has helped thousands of people, in a compassionate way, face their financial problems and resolve them under Chapter 13 and... Read More

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  • P.O. Box 372, Tallapoosa, GA 30176

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Bankruptcy lawyers help individuals and businesses find relief from overwhelming debt. They analyze your financial situation and guide you through processes like Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization. Their goal is to stop creditor harassment, protect your assets, and provide a legal path to a fresh financial start.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What chapter of bankruptcy should I file to avoid a deficiency judgment?

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Answered by attorney Tony E. Carballo (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Carballo Law Offices
A deficiency judgment on a mortgage, if allowed in the state where you reside, would be dischargeable in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. The decision, therefore, on what chapter you should file is based on the amount of income you have earned over the past six months (since too much income could disqualify you from filing a Chapter 7) and whether or not there are arrears you need to pay in order to retain property (such as unpaid mortgage payments). Since it sounds like you are current on mortgage payments for the house you plan to rent, there would be no reason for you to file a Chapter 13 unless your income is too high to qualify for a Chapter 7 case. Any bankruptcy resolves the debt cancellation income issue (1099-C) which is a tax problem. Form 982 would need to be filed with the tax return in the year you receive the 1099-C form from the bank. You should consult with a bankruptcy attorney since there are other issues that need to be considered.
A deficiency judgment on a mortgage, if allowed in the state where you reside, would be dischargeable in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. The decision, therefore, on what chapter you should file is based on the amount of income you have earned over the past six months (since too much income could disqualify you from filing a Chapter 7) and whether or not there are arrears you need to pay in order to retain property (such as unpaid mortgage payments). Since it sounds like you are current on mortgage payments for the house you plan to rent, there would be no reason for you to file a Chapter 13 unless your income is too high to qualify for a Chapter 7 case. Any bankruptcy resolves the debt cancellation income issue (1099-C) which is a tax problem. Form 982 would need to be filed with the tax return in the year you receive the 1099-C form from the bank. You should consult with a bankruptcy attorney since there are other issues that need to be considered.
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What can the creditors of unsecured credit cards do if I am unemployed?

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Answered by attorney Theodore N. Stapleton (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Theodore N. Stapleton, P.C.
They could file a lawsuit, get a judgment and put a lien on your house so that whenever you sell it they will get paid.
They could file a lawsuit, get a judgment and put a lien on your house so that whenever you sell it they will get paid.

What is the best way to find a reliable bankruptcy attorney?

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Answered by attorney Michael Jay Berger
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger
The best way to find a good, successful bankruptcy lawyer is to check his qualifications and his reputation and then to go to his office and take a free consultation with him. It is a huge plus if your bankruptcy lawyer is certified as a specialist in bankruptcy law.
The best way to find a good, successful bankruptcy lawyer is to check his qualifications and his reputation and then to go to his office and take a free consultation with him. It is a huge plus if your bankruptcy lawyer is certified as a specialist in bankruptcy law.
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