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The Craziness of Student Loan (Non) Dischargeability

December 4th, 2011  |  2 Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Student loans are, practically speaking, almost non-dischargeable in bankruptcy.  The Bankruptcy Code and the law interpreting it says, in essence, that the debtor must be disabled ... Continue Reading »

Should You Reaffirm Your Mortgage?

October 15th, 2011  |  2 Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Reaffirmation agreements and the law surrounding can be downright confusing.  In fact, the law on this topic is so bizarre that it reminds me of the ... Continue Reading »

Mortgage Stripping in Bankruptcy

December 18th, 2010  |  2 Comments ››

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 »

Mortgage Modification Checklist

November 26th, 2010  |  No Comments ››

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 »

Judgments and Bankruptcy

November 4th, 2010  |  4 Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott I frequently get questions about judgments.   Some of the questions I'm asked are: Must I file bankruptcy prior to being sued? Must I file bankruptcy prior to ... Continue Reading »

Stopping Foreclosure With a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

September 12th, 2010  |  2 Comments ››

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Chapter 7 bankruptcy can slow down foreclosure, but it's not the best way to stop foreclosure. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common kind of consumer bankruptcy. ... Continue Reading »

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