Should You File Your Own Bankruptcy?

Guest Post Written by Platteville, Wisconsin Bankruptcy Lawyer, Bret Nason A popular bankruptcy-related internet search is: “Can I file bankruptcy on my own?” The short answer is yes. Filing bankruptcy without the help of an attorney is allowed and is called a pro se filing. However, filing pro se is a really bad idea. Unless…

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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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Meeting Your Bankruptcy Lawyer

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott “Meeting Your Bankruptcy Lawyer.”   True, maybe I’ll be your bankruptcy lawyer, but I really don’t like the title of this post.   It could just as well be, “Meeting Your Financial Messes Lawyer,” or something along those lines. Why? Because I may not recommend bankruptcy to…