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Georgia Bankruptcy Discharge

Georgia Bankruptcy DischargeIf you’re considering filing bankruptcy in Georgia, then you’ve probably heard the term “bankruptcy discharge” before. But what exactly does it mean?

A Georgia bankruptcy discharge voids your debts so you that you are no longer responsible for paying them back. Depending on the type of bankruptcy you file, your debts will either be reduced or eliminated. If you file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, for example, you will make monthly payments to your creditors for three to five years. After this, any remaining debts are then discharged. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge, on the other hand, completely erases most of your unsecured debts about four months after you first file your claim.

Regardless of whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, certain types of debts are ineligible for discharge and will not be included when you file bankruptcy—meaning you will still be responsible for paying these debts back. There are 19 categories of non-dischargeable debts, but the most common types are student loans, child support, and taxes.

There are also certain conditions that must be met before you receive your Georgia bankruptcy discharge. Contrary to what you may have heard, a bankruptcy discharge is not automatic. In fact, if your creditors or court-appointed trustee object, the discharge may be delayed for an extended period of time or even denied altogether.

Your Georgia bankruptcy discharge can be denied if you failed to provide all of the required documentation when you first filed for bankruptcy or if you do not attend a court-approved credit counseling session. You may also be denied a discharge if you forget to report an asset or provided false information to the court—even if it was unintentional!

As you can see, even the smallest mistake can prevent you from receiving a bankruptcy discharge. Therefore, it is very important to provide accurate information to the bankruptcy court. Fortunately, with the right attorney, filing for bankruptcy can be relatively simple.

Attorneys Evan Watson and Carolyn Karettis help individuals like you file for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. With over 20 years of legal experience, we provide the legal expertise you need to help ensure that your Georgia bankruptcy discharge is approved. Contact us today to learn how we can help you.
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