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Debts That Survive Bankruptcy

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. In most cases, discharging debt is a major, if not the sole, reason for filing bankruptcy. You file bankruptcy to get a fresh start and get on down the road of … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Bankruptcy

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. Avoiding bankruptcy. There can be a number of potential reasons why someone with debt problems decides not to file bankruptcy. Fairly often we’ll advise our Columbia area clients not to file … Continue reading →

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Is Bankruptcy Really the Last Alternative?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia bankruptcy lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. Last weekend I heard a Columbia radio advertisement for a debt adjustment service. Aiming his message at those with out-of-control debt, the announcer said, “Don’t file bankruptcy – that should be … Continue reading →

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What Happens to Judgments in Bankruptcy?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia bankruptcy lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. What happens to judgments in bankruptcy? I spoke with a client from Columbia last week who had three judgments on record against her. As I told her, one of the best … Continue reading →

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Taxes and Bankruptcy (Part One)

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. Congress has set out a list of 19 different kinds of special debts that people cannot cancel in bankruptcy. Among our Columbia area clients, one of the exceptions we encounter most … Continue reading →

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Bankruptcy and Your Personal Injury Case

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. If you have any kind of claim that could produce money or property for you, it’s critical that you tell your bankruptcy attorney all about it. Here’s why. Everyone who files … Continue reading →

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Stay Away from Wells Fargo if You’re Filing Bankruptcy

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. Filing bankruptcy is a big decision. You want things to go as smoothly as possible. The last thing you need is trouble with your bank. Filing bankruptcy when you have an … Continue reading →

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Filing Bankruptcy: Your Mortgage and Car Loan in Chapter 7

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. Many of my Lexington bankruptcy clients have serious debt problems but have managed to keep the payments current on their mortgages and car loans. Setting these debts as a first priority … Continue reading →

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Filing Bankruptcy: Your Mortgage and Car Loan

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. Recently a couple from Lexington consulted with me about bankruptcy and said they didn’t want to include their mortgage or car loan. When I asked what they meant, they said they … Continue reading →

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Columbia Bankruptcy Hearings

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. My bankruptcy clients in the Lexington and Columbia, South Carolina often fret about having to attend their bankruptcy hearing. It’s understandable to feel stress about what is probably the only appearance … Continue reading →

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