Snellville, GA asked in Bankruptcy for Georgia

Q: unemployment compensation

I already filed the bankruptcy case with the court and I forget to list the unemployment compensation i receive every week in exemption so the question is will the trustee take this money ( the unemployment money ) from my account just because I didn't exempt it in the form ? I filed in GA state

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2 Lawyer Answers
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY

A: No, but you need to amend your petition to accurately reflect the unemployment compensation you’re receiving.

David Luther Woodward
David Luther Woodward
Answered
  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Pensacola, FL

A: Mr. Denison is correct. You need to amend.

What you really need is a lawyer. This DIY is like trying to play baseball without the ball. You are going the motions, but you aren't likely to hit a home run.

Good Lukc

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