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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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Chapter 13 and the Means Test

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Lex Rogerson

Written by Lexington/Columbia Bankruptcy Lawyer, Lex A. Rogerson, Jr. The means test is found in Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code and was primarily intended as a screening mechanism for Chapter 7 cases.  However, it plays a significant role in … 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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