U.S. Trustee Suspends Debtor Audits

The United States Trustee’s Office announced that it has suspended debtor audits. The 2005 Bankruptcy Code (BAPCPA– “Bankruptcy  Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act”) required the audits, which are performed by accounting firms under contract with the U.S. government. The suspension is solely due to budgetary constraints–the government is up to its eyeballs in debt…

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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…

Mortgage Modification Checklist

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 and Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) have been a colossal   failure. Still, some homeowners have achieved the impossible to obtain modification…