When an individual files a bankruptcy case, they are allowed to claim exemptions to protect their property. Some states allow bankruptcy debtors to use the federal exemptions, while other states, like Georgia, have their own specific bankruptcy...
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It is very easy to look back on an important financial decision that you made and wished that you had never made it. Sometimes these financial decisions lead down the path to bankruptcy. While there may be some circumstances in which the decision...
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As we enter the fourth quarter of 2023, the attorneys at Leiden & Leiden recognize certain trends in the areas of debt recovery/collection that will have a profound effect on consumers at the same time that our economy is worsening. These...
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This is a frequently asked question for any bankruptcy attorney and is dependent upon the unique facts and circumstances of each case. In some instances, the probable success of a bankruptcy case can be determined at the initial consultation and...
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For consumers filing bankruptcy, it is especially important to disclose all of your creditors to the bankruptcy court. This disclosure is part of the bankruptcy petition which is filed with the bankruptcy court, and assists the Clerk of...
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Our website at Leiden & Leiden has previously described the most common causes of financial distress which may lead to bankruptcy. Among those causes are divorce/separation, unemployment/underemployment, health issues and mismanagement...
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In 2008, this country entered into what has been called the “Great Recession”. Many mistakes were made by some of the largest institutional lenders in the country, and the consequences of those mistakes spread throughout our economy. While some...
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Victims of scam artists frequently find themselves in financial distress. Our office has represented dozens of innocent scam victims who liquidated assets, and then after their assets were expended, began borrowing money in the futile hope that...
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As the government support received during the pandemic begins to diminish, and lender/creditors resume their regular collection activity, many consumers may consider enrolling in a debt settlement plan. Unfortunately, the sales hype about these...
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