Recent Blog Posts
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The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) was signed into law by President Bush on April 20, 2005 and took effect on October 17, 2005. Primarily, the law was enacted to prevent individuals from filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy and eliminating their debt when they have the ability to repay all or… Read More »
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Great news: Due to a ruling on May 11, 2012, by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Chapter 7 now offers greater flexibility and control than ever before to Georgia homeowners and property owners with depreciated home values. Prior to May, in Chapter 13 cases, homeowners as well as clients with rental property whose properties were… Read More »
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On May 20, 2009, a new day dawned for renters. A new federal law was enacted which protected tenants when the property they leased or rented as a residence was sold at foreclosure. The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA), Pub. L. No. 111-22, Section 702 (2009) has been extended to be effective through 12-31-2014…. Read More »