south carolina bankruptcy

Paying for Bankruptcy: “Running on Empty”

by Russell A. DeMott, Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer

In my Charleston, South Carolina bankruptcy practice, I’m frequently asked, “how much is it?”  I recently wrote about attorneys fees in bankruptcy and how the amount of the fee should not be your primary focus in hiring an attorney.  After all, you want quality representation and you want the debt as gone as it can [...]

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Feasibility

by Russell A. DeMott, Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer

To get your Chapter 13 bankruptcy confirmed (approved) you’ll need to show that you’ve proposed a “feasible” plan.  If you haven’t, your plan can’t be confirmed, and your case must be dismissed. Chapter 13, unlike Chapter 7 (straight bankruptcy), is all about your plan.  You submit a plan, and the plan must do certain things.  [...]