January, 2010

Bankruptcy for Senior Citizens: Older Clients Have Unique Needs

January 31st, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Guest Post Written by Atlanta Bankruptcy Lawyer, Jonathan Ginsberg Bankruptcy lawyers throughout the country report a significant increase in the number of seniors seeking federal bankruptcy protection. In my Atlanta area bankruptcy practice, ... Continue Reading »

Bankruptcy Don’ts: Defining Stupid

January 29th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott It started with a text message from my friend, Frank.   Skeet shooting? 4-wheelers?, it said.   I figured he meant one or the other, ... Continue Reading »

Tim Clue: Face Your Debts Head On! (Sort of)

January 26th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Let's face it.   Debt isn't funny, nor is bankruptcy.   But sometimes you need a break from the stress and worry.   Check out comedian ... Continue Reading »

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Stops Foreclosure

January 23rd, 2010  |  2 Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott I've often referred to Chapter 13 bankruptcy as a tool.   And here's one thing this tool is good for: Stopping Foreclosure. I got a call last ... Continue Reading »

What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? (O’Keefe, Part One)

January 18th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Attorney, Russell A. DeMott This is another good video post done by my colleague at Bankruptcy Law Network, Kurt O'Keefe.   Kurt is a bankruptcy lawyer in Detroit, but the ... Continue Reading »

Bankruptcy Lawyer’s Fees: “How Much is It?”

January 15th, 2010  |  8 Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott It happened again today.   I got a call about "it."   Specifically, the lady wanted to know how much "it" was.   What was the ... Continue Reading »

How Long Will Bankruptcy Screw Up My Credit?

January 13th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Okay. I admit it.   The title's a bit blunt even for me.   But this was one of the Google searches that brought a potential ... Continue Reading »

Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy (Part Three)

January 8th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Attorney, Russell A. DeMott In parts one and two of "Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy," I explained what a domestic support obligation was and that it's something you can't discharge ... Continue Reading »

Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy (Part Two)

January 1st, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Attorney, Russell A. DeMott In "Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy (Part One)," I discussed the Bankruptcy Code's definition of a domestic support obligation (we'll call it a "DSO").   In ... Continue Reading »

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