Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Filing Bankruptcy to Discharge Income Tax Debt

Filing Bankruptcy to Discharge Income Tax Debt

May 5th, 2010  |  2 Comments ››

Written by Summerville Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott You may be able to discharge taxes in bankruptcy, but not always.  To understand the benefits of filing bankruptcy to deal with tax debts, you need ... Continue Reading »

What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? (Part One)

What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? (Part One)

April 15th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

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 Chapter ... Continue Reading »

Bankruptcy Reaffirmation Agreements (Part Two)

Bankruptcy Reaffirmation Agreements (Part Two)

March 25th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott In "Bankruptcy Reaffirmation Agreements (Part One)" I explained that reaffirmation only applies to secured debt on personal property.  I also explained that it only applies to ... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Bankruptcy Median Income Figures Change March 15

South Carolina Bankruptcy Median Income Figures Change March 15

March 8th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

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 test ... Continue Reading »

Mortgage Modification–You Need Help, But Is It A Scam?

Mortgage Modification–You Need Help, But Is It A Scam?

February 22nd, 2010  |  2 Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Attorney, Russell A. DeMott With so many layoffs and the real estate market meltdown, you may be struggling financially.  Mortgage modification may seem like just what you need. Unfortunately, many homeowners ... Continue Reading »

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Stops Foreclosure

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 night ... Continue Reading »

New Bankruptcy Median Income Figures Effective November 1, 2009

New Bankruptcy Median Income Figures Effective November 1, 2009

October 10th, 2009  |  No Comments ››

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 »

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 »

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