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After Bankruptcy – When Do I Have To Move Out of My House?

By Jeffrey Kelly | June 11, 2010

After Bankruptcy, many clients wonder how fast they will have to move out of the house in cases where it is the intention of the debtor to surrender the house. In the Northwest Georgia area, it can be difficult to find the right place to rent. No one wants to rush out and sign a […]

Bankruptcy and Divorce Orders

By Jeffrey Kelly | June 9, 2010

Bankruptcy often follows divorce. I recently met with a bankruptcy client in my Rome GA office who went through a nasty divorce proceeding about two years ago. The judge in the divorce case ordered my client to sign his interest in a house with equity over to his now ex-wife. His ex-wife and his four […]

What is a Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy?

By Jeffrey Kelly | June 5, 2010

A Motion for Relief from the automatic stay is basically a request from a creditor to the Bankruptcy Court for permission to take back collateral.  Motions for Relief are set down for hearings before the Bankruptcy Court.  In Northwest Georgia, these hearings are held at the Federal Building in downtown Rome GA.  Debtors and their […]

Chapter 13 – Mortgage Company Won't Accept My Payments

By Jeffrey Kelly | June 3, 2010

When you are in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and the mortgage company refuses to accept your mortgage payment, you need to call my office and set up an appointment with me as soon as you can.  We must make sure that your mortgage payment is accepted. Sometimes, when a person files a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, […]

Personal Injury Lawsuits Must Be Listed in your Bankruptcy

By Jeffrey Kelly | May 28, 2010

Whether you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy or a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must disclose in writing on your bankruptcy petition any lawsuit or potential lawsuit that you may have against anyone.  If you fail to do so, you will lose your right to recover any money at all from the defendant. In the case […]

The Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy

By Jeffrey Kelly | May 23, 2010

The automatic stay is an injunction against against the continuance of any legal action against a debtor or the debtor’s property. 11 U.S.C. 362. The automatic stay protects a debtor from harassing collection calls, repossessions, foreclosure sales, and garnishment of wages.  The protection from the automatic stay starts as soon as the debtor gets a […]

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