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Do I File For Divorce or Bankruptcy First in Acworth or Kennesaw?

Home » Videos » Do I File For Divorce or Bankruptcy First in Acworth or Kennesaw?

Sometimes the question that I get is whether I should file bankruptcy first or whether I should file my divorce first. It depends on your particular circumstances but a lot of times filing the bankruptcy first can actually simplify matters. Because if you have a lot of unsecured debt that you’re both jointly liable on, that’s wiped out in the bankruptcy and then you don’t have to fight with your spouse in the divorce as to who pays what.
Sometimes it’s just not possible to file a joint bankruptcy before you file for divorce. In fact, your household income, that is your combined income with your income and your spouse’s income, simply put may be just too high to qualify for Chapter 7. Therefore, a lot of times it may be better to just file for divorce first and then so long as your income meets the Chapter 7 requirements, then you can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and discharge your debts.
A final note to those of you filing for divorce first and then bankruptcy later. Usually, folks can go ahead and qualify for filing for Chapter 7 after divorce. Sometimes it’s not always possible because your income might be too much, but even if the income is too much your bankruptcy payment in the Chapter 13 case, it’s going to be a lot cheaper than if you failed the bankruptcy case when you were married. Please call me at 770-792-1000.

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Comparison

Good Morning, this is Roger Ghai of www.Chapter7attorneys.com. I wanted to do a little informational video on bankruptcy options. In particular, Chapter 7 bankruptcy options and Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – January 2010 Talk Law Radio Show Transcript

Janice: Good afternoon Atlanta and welcome to News & Talk 1380 WAOK. This is Janice Mathis and we’re here this afternoon and every Sat. afternoon at 1pm to talk with one of our lawyers who’s

Difference Between Chapter 13 & Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – March 2010 Talk Law Radio Show Transcript

Janice: Good afternoon Atlanta and welcome to Legal Talk. This is Janice Mathis. This is my favorite hour of the weekend. I learn something new every weekend talking to these brilliant lawyers we have

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Can Creditors Be Sued For Trying To Collect Debt After You File For Bankruptcy
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The injunction is formally issued pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 362(a), commonly referred to as the Automatic Stay provision of the bankruptcy code, and it prohibits creditors from making further attempts to

Can Your Home Be Sold In Bankruptcy If You Don’t File Bankruptcy But Your Spouse Files Bankruptcy?
Can Your Home Be Sold In Bankruptcy If You Don’t File Bankruptcy But Your Spouse Files Bankruptcy?

In a recent case, In re Beck Mrs. Beck filed for bankruptcy protection but her husband did not. Together they owned a property which was valued at about $530,000.00. The property had actually been in

Can You Claim A Homestead Exemption In A Home You Do Not Live In?
Can You Claim A Homestead Exemption In A Home You Do Not Live In?

The Chapter 7 trustee objected to Mrs. Goulakos’s claim of exemption because she did not live in the house and because she was not the one who claimed the homestead exemption under Massachusetts

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        • Testimonials
        • Join Us
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          • Car Accidents
            • Speeding Accident
            • Drinking and Driving Accidents
            • Left Hand Turn Accident
            • Rear-End Collision
            • Reckless Driving Accident
            • Uber Accidents
            • Hit-and-Run Accidents
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              • Texting and Driving Under 18
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          • Premises Liability
            • Slip and Fall Accidents
          • Wrongful Death
          • Dog Bite
        • Bankruptcy
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          • Wage Garnishments
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