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Homeowners’ Association Dues and Bankruptcy

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Homeowners’ dues can be an important consideration in your bankruptcy.  And by “homeowners’ association dues,” I’m including condo dues and other dues–by any name–which must be paid as part of your regime. Unpaid dues are a lien on your property Whether you’ve filed bankruptcy or not, unpaid…

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Suze Orman’s Horrible Advice: Hey, Girlfriend!

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Senior citizens have problems with debt just like everyone else.  Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve met with two sweet older ladies to discuss their financial problems. First things first The first thing I do when dealing with an older client is to determine what assets…

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7 Deadly Bankruptcy Sins

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott You may think the bankruptcy process consists of dumping information into your bankruptcy lawyer’s lap and having all your problems quickly solved. Not so. A successful bankruptcy is a team effort between you, your bankruptcy lawyer, and the lawyer’s staff I tell clients they should expect to…

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Will My Bankruptcy be in the Newspaper?

Written Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Your bankruptcy filing will not appear in your local newspaper. About once a month I get asked about this.  Clients believe that the local newspaper reports bankruptcy filings for individuals.  It doesn’t. It’s understandable that clients are worried about this bankruptcy myth.  Bankruptcy is viewed as financial failure…

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A Nod to Bankruptcy Lawyer James Moroney

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott James Moroney’s bankruptcy site is a “must visit” if you need information about consumer bankruptcy.   The site, consumerbankruptcytutor.com, is a sort of video equivalent of the Charleston Bankruptcy Blog. Missouri attorney James Moroney explains bankruptcy basics in a multitude of videos–in fact, over seven hours of…