June 25th, 2011 | No Comments ››
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 »
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 ... Continue Reading »
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 ... Continue Reading »
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 ... Continue Reading »
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 ... Continue Reading »
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 ... Continue Reading »
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 »
October 10th, 2009 | No Comments ››
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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 »
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 ... Continue Reading »