One of the consequences of the new bankruptcy law has to do with the increased obligation on the part of both the lawyer and our clients to provide extensive documentation to the trustee and the courts.  Since much of this documentary information is mandatory, your filing will be delayed if we do not produce it at the time of filing.

My colleague, attorney Ken Brock, who practices consumer bankruptcy law in the Middle District of Georgia (offices in Macon and Milledgeville), recently posted a valuable primer on his blog about what a potential debtor needs to bring to his lawyer at the first meeting.  

I recently discovered Ken's Middle Georgia Bankruptcy Blog blog and I recommend that you check it out.  His blog contains some nice posts about the practical aspects of filing for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.

The Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Georgia is the appropriate venue for debtors in Macon, Columbus, Athens and surrounding towns.  Pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code, you are required to file bankruptcy in the district where you have lived for the greater part of 180 days (i.e. 3 months and 1 day).   There are special calculations that we would do if you have moved several times in a short period of time.

In addition, the new Code limits your bankruptcy protection if you move from one State into another State.  If you now live in Georgia but moved from out of State within the last two to three years, make sure to make your lawyer aware of your move.

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