By Scott Riddle Posted in Consumer Bankruptcy Guide,Georgia State Cases,News and CommentsIf you are contemplating filing for Bankruptcy and own a home, you probably will want to consider waiting a few weeks. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed House Bill HB 1024, which increases the Georgia Homestead Exemption from the current $21,500.00 to $50,000.00 effective July 1, 2026. If the residence is titled in the name… Continue Reading
By Scott Riddle Posted in Northern District CasesIn a July 2015 case the Chapter 7 Trustee sold a house that was underwater with three liens, and received a carve-out from the lender that held the second and third liens. The Debtors did not object to the sale, but to the Trustee’s Final Report because it did not allow for payment of their… Continue Reading
