Peter Bricks

Dec 11, 20152 min read

Why Did I Get A Letter From My Mortgage Lender After My Discharge?

In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can discharge your mortgage debt just like you discharge your credit card debt. To discharge your mortgage...

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Avoiding judicial liens in bankruptcy: Yes, it can be done

Peter Bricks

Mar 20, 20142 min read

Avoiding judicial liens in bankruptcy: Yes, it can be done

by Peter Bricks, a Woodstock bankruptcy attorney Not all liens are created equal, and fortunately some liens can be avoided in...

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How can I be denied a discharge of my bankruptcy?

Peter Bricks

Feb 22, 20142 min read

How can I be denied a discharge of my bankruptcy?

by Peter Bricks, a Cumming bankruptcy attorney The primary reason someone files bankruptcy is to get a discharge of debts. Therefore,...

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What are reasons you should wait to file bankruptcy?- Part II

Peter Bricks

Dec 29, 20134 min read

What are reasons you should wait to file bankruptcy?- Part II

By Peter Bricks, a Jonesboro, Georgia bankruptcy attorney In Part I of this subject, I previously discussed the following reasons you...

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Reaffirmation requires signing a document: Why your Statement of Intention is not binding

Peter Bricks

Nov 20, 20132 min read

Reaffirmation requires signing a document: Why your Statement of Intention is not binding

by Peter Bricks One of the most important decisions to make in your Chapter 7 bankruptcy is whether to reaffirm a secured debt, like a...

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When am I going to receive my Chapter 7 discharge?

Peter Bricks

Aug 7, 20132 min read

When am I going to receive my Chapter 7 discharge?

The primary reason one files bankruptcy is to receive a discharge of debts. While some debts cannot be discharged, and others the debtor...

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Your Statement of Intention is Not a Reaffirmation Agreement

Peter Bricks

Jul 8, 20132 min read

Your Statement of Intention is Not a Reaffirmation Agreement

Part of the required documents for a Chapter 7 debtor to complete as part of a bankruptcy filing is the Statement of Intention. In the...

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Cancel a Reaffirmation Agreement: Can You Change Your Mind After Signing the Papers?

Peter Bricks

Jan 30, 20132 min read

Cancel a Reaffirmation Agreement: Can You Change Your Mind After Signing the Papers?

By Peter Bricks The majority of Chapter 7 debtors have secured debt in the form of either a car loan or a home mortgage. As such, they...

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Debts That Aren’t Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

Peter Bricks

May 8, 20122 min read

Debts That Aren’t Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

An Atlanta Area Attorney Discusses Debt Discharges In Bankruptcy Many of my clients come to my office in Atlanta or Jonesboro seeking...

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So my lender still has its lien even though I did not reaffirm my mortgage?

Peter Bricks

Dec 19, 20112 min read

So my lender still has its lien even though I did not reaffirm my mortgage?

When a Chapter 7 debtor does not reaffirm its mortgage in the bankruptcy (and usually you probably do not want to reaffirm real estate),...

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Modifying a Chapter 13 Plan Payment: Can It Be Done After Confirmation?

Peter Bricks

Nov 15, 20112 min read

Modifying a Chapter 13 Plan Payment: Can It Be Done After Confirmation?

Surprises in life are bound to happen, particularly over any 36-60 month period. That is why debtors are not always completely bound by...

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Facing Foreclosure After Chapter 7 Discharge: Check Your Case Docket First

Peter Bricks

Oct 4, 20112 min read

Facing Foreclosure After Chapter 7 Discharge: Check Your Case Docket First

I recently encountered two debtors with a similar problem, but with one crucial distinction. Both people had filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy...

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