| This article can save you time and money when | | | | simple process, but the lawyer has to work hard |
| filing bankruptcy. If you follow the tips here, it will | | | | to successfully discharge your debts. Therefore, if |
| make your lawyer happier and more effective in | | | | you are unsure of anything - of any income or |
| discharging your debt. | | | | properties you might partially own, for example - |
| You may be wondering why you need a lawyer. | | | | go ahead and ask. The more questions you ask |
| For Georgia residents considering bankruptcy - | | | | early, the easier the process is for your lawyer. |
| and fearing foreclosure, car repossession, wage | | | | Answer His or Her Questions |
| garnishments, and other problems - the value of a | | | | Your Georgia bankruptcy lawyer will have some |
| lawyer is immense. | | | | questions too. Answer them and be completely |
| So if you hire a lawyer, how can you best help | | | | honest. If you are unsure, wait until you are sure. |
| him or her? | | | | Your role in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is rarely very |
| Be Fair on Rates | | | | high, as your lawyer will be earning his or her |
| Hiring an experienced Georgia bankruptcy lawyer | | | | money by doing all the paperwork. However, if he |
| is not cheap, nor is it always expensive. | | | | or she needs you to answer some questions, be |
| Bankruptcy lawyers do not charge high rates | | | | as prompt as possible. |
| nationwide simply because those filing are not | | | | Be Involved |
| trying to spend thousands on a lawyer. But that | | | | You may want to step back and let the lawyer |
| does not mean you shouldn't properly | | | | do his or her thing. This is a good idea. But that |
| compensate your lawyer. If you choose wisely, | | | | does not mean looking out for yourself is wrong. |
| he or she will have a major affect on your | | | | Get as involved in the process as you can. It can |
| economic future. A lawyer can save you tens of | | | | save your lawyer valuable time. |
| thousands when filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in | | | | Never Lie |
| Georgia. Remember that creditor harassment? It's | | | | Finally, perhaps the best way to help your Georgia |
| gone. Remember all the credit card debt? It can | | | | bankruptcy lawyer is to never lie about financial |
| be cleared. | | | | matters. Be completely honest about all property, |
| Show Them Everything | | | | assets, and money you have, what you owe and |
| If you own a lot of assets, be clear on showing | | | | to who, and when you answer questions leave |
| them everything. If you owe a lot of money, | | | | nothing back. It's never wise to hide things from |
| show them everything. If you are unsure, start | | | | your lawyer; and if it's found out by the trustee |
| asking some questions. | | | | or judge, you can be charged with fraud. |
| Ask Your Questions Early and Often | | | | Helping your lawyer is not hard, especially when |
| There are no bad questions when it comes to | | | | you hire a good one. If you have to file |
| filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It may sound like a | | | | bankruptcy, be as honest and helpful as possible. |
