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Exemptions in Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Exemptions (property you may keep)By Russell DeMottJune 18, 20122 Comments

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott When people starting thinking of bankruptcy, they wonder about whether their property will be taken.  “Will they take my house? Will they take my car?” they ask. That’s where exemptions come in. What are exemptions? Exemptions are laws which allow a debtor to protect a certain amount…

bankruptcy and your credit score--confusion

Bankruptcy is GOOD for Your Credit Score!

Bankruptcy Basics, Bankruptcy NewsBy Russell DeMottFebruary 20, 2012

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Bankruptcy is GOOD for your credit score! “Wait a second!” you say, “bankruptcy ruins your credit for 10 years.  Everyone knows that!”  False. People come to me with preconceived ideas about bankruptcy.  Some even show up and proclaim, “I’m not here to discuss bankruptcy.” If you ask…

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The Genius of the Canadian Bankruptcy System

BAPCPA (New Bankruptcy Code)By Russell DeMottSeptember 23, 2011

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Bankruptcy lawyers spend almost all their time dealing with the law as it is.  After all, we’re not members of Congress. But as I deal with our bankruptcy law here in the U.S., I can’t help but wish it were different.  Our bankruptcy law changed in 2005…

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Means Test Car Ownership Expense Decided by U.S. Supreme Court

Means TestBy Russell DeMottJanuary 12, 20111 Comment

Written by Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott The United State Supreme Court has held that a debtor cannot claim the auto ownership expense on the Bankruptcy Code’s means test unless the debtor has a payment on the vehicle. Ransom v. FIA Card Services, No. 09-907 (January 11, 2011). Prior to the Supreme Court’s decision,…

Senior Citizens and Bankruptcy: When the Wolf is at Grandma’s Door

Bankruptcy MythsBy Russell DeMottOctober 26, 20102 Comments

Guest post written by Philadelphia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Dan Mueller When I first started taking bankruptcy cases in the 1990s, I rarely had a senior citizen as a client.   Today, it is not unusual to see people in their 70s and older in desperate financial straits.  (My oldest client is 90.)  Most of us assume…

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Avoiding Bankruptcy: When Do You Borrow from Relatives?

Avoiding BankruptcyBy Russell DeMottOctober 9, 2010

Written by Summerville Bankruptcy Lawyer, Russell A. DeMott Avoiding bankruptcy is a topic I regularly visit with clients.   None of my clients want to file bankruptcy if there’s some other viable alternative.   And I agree with that approach: explore non-bankruptcy alternatives first, then explore bankruptcy options. One way to avoid bankruptcy is to…

filing bankruptcy and marriage

Filing Bankruptcy: “Will I Hurt My Wife’s Credit When I File?”

Bankruptcy Myths, Chapter 13 bankruptcyBy Russell DeMottAugust 10, 20102 Comments

Guest Post Written by Rome, Georgia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Jeff Kelly When filing bankruptcy, if your spouse has not signed any contracts with you, your spouse’s credit score will not be affected by your filing. Before you file bankruptcy, make a list of every single debt you have in the entire world.   Next, you should…

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