Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Bankruptcy can help you stop repossession and even allow you to get your vehicle back after it's been repossessed. Shooting the repo man is not only ... Continue Reading »
Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a tool of sorts. You can do some things in Chapter 13 you just can't do in Chapter 7--stripping mortgages, for ... Continue Reading »
Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Chapter 13 bankruptcy changed significantly in 2005 with the advent of our new Bankruptcy Code. As I tell my clients, "Chapter 13 used to be ... Continue Reading »
Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Mortgage modification in bankruptcy is a confusing topic. Some say you can. Some say you can't. As with most bankruptcy issues, the answer ... Continue Reading »
Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Mortgage modification is a hot topic lately. And most commentators have rendered a verdict: Mortgage modification programs like HAMP and HAFA (Home Affordable Modification Program ... Continue Reading »
Guest Post Written by Rome, Georgia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Jeff Kelly When filing bankruptcy, if your spouse has not signed any contracts with you, your spouse's credit score will not be affected by your filing. Before ... Continue Reading »
Written by Summerville Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Chapter 13 bankruptcy is all about payments. As I've said before, the Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee is happy if you "pay early and pay often." ... Continue Reading »
Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Chapter 13 bankruptcy is more involved that Chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are things you can do in Chapter 13 that can't be done in a ... Continue Reading »
Bankruptcy Median income figures change again on March 15. Unless your debts are primarily business debts, these figures help the court determine whether or not you must complete the means ... Continue Reading »
Guest Post Written by Mesa, Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer, Samuel Woodruff While there is no quick solution to getting your credit back on track after filing bankruptcy, there are a few things that you should ... Continue Reading »
Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Let's face it. Military families are not immune to financial problems. Here in the Charleston, South Carolina area, there's a strong military presence with the Charleston ... Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Written by Summerville Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott I am pleased to begin this series of video posts by my Bankruptcy Law Network colleague, Kurt O'Keefe. Kurt is a seasoned bankruptcy lawyer in ... Continue Reading »
Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott In "Can Creditors Take My Retirement Funds ? (Part One)" I discussed the protection offered under both state and federal law for retirement assets such as ... Continue Reading »
Photo by Kim Held Written by Summerville Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott If you need to file bankruptcy, you must first determine whether you are above median income for the ... Continue Reading »
