September, 2009

What is the Automatic Stay?

What is the Automatic Stay?

September 29th, 2009  |  No Comments ››

[caption id="attachment_286" align="aligncenter" width="1024" caption="Photo by Michael Mulligan"][/caption] Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Whether you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the "automatic stay" goes into effect ... Continue Reading »

Filing Bankruptcy To Surrender Assets (Sometimes It’s Best)

Filing Bankruptcy To Surrender Assets (Sometimes It’s Best)

September 17th, 2009  |  1 Comment ››

Written by  Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott When evaluating your financial situation, don’t let your emotions get in the way.  Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be the right ... Continue Reading »

What Should I Wear to My Bankruptcy Hearing?

What Should I Wear to My Bankruptcy Hearing?

September 11th, 2009  |  1 Comment ››

[caption id="attachment_204" align="aligncenter" width="1024" caption="Photo by Michael Mulligan"][/caption] Written by Summerville Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott If you file bankruptcy, whether it’s a Chapter 7 case or a Chapter 13 case, you’ll have to go ... Continue Reading »

Bankruptcy Laws: The Irony

Bankruptcy Laws: The Irony

September 5th, 2009  |  No Comments ››

Photo by Michael Mulligan Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Congress passed the new bankruptcy law, BAPCPA ("Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act") in 2005.   The irony has been ... Continue Reading »

Filing Bankruptcy on “It”

Filing Bankruptcy on “It”

September 5th, 2009  |  No Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott The Bankruptcy Code requires debtors to list all debts in their bankruptcy paperwork (called "schedules").  You cannot pick what debts to include in your bankruptcy and ... Continue Reading »

Should I Try Credit Counseling? (Part One)

Should I Try Credit Counseling? (Part One)

September 3rd, 2009  |  No Comments ››

[caption id="attachment_103" align="aligncenter" width="810" caption="Photo by Michael Mulligan"][/caption] Written by Summerville Bankruptcy Attorney, Russell A. DeMott You want to avoid filing bankruptcy.  Everyone does.  What are your options?  What about credit counseling? Let's first ... Continue Reading »

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