Do I have to go to Court if I file for bankruptcy?
Article written by Columbia SC bankruptcy attorney Daniel Stone A prospective client usually wants to know if they will be required to attend bankruptcy court if they file for bankruptcy....
Deciding on whether to file for bankruptcy
Article written by Columbia, SC bankruptcy lawyer Daniel Stone For most of my Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy clients, deciding on whether to file or not is a huge...
2012 US Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina Interest Rate Committee
Blog written by Columbia, SC bankruptcy attorney Daniel Stone I am happy to announce that I was appointed to the 2012 United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South...
If I File bankruptcy in South Carolina, Do I have to Attend Court?
Article written by Columbia, SC bankruptcy lawyer Daniel Stone Most debtors who file for bankruptcy protection in South Carolina are not required to attend bankruptcy court. In fact, I would...
When do the collection calls stop after filing for bankruptcy?
One of the most common questions I have from my bankruptcy clients is when do the collection calls stop after I file bankruptcy. Many of my clients mistakenly believe that the...
Venue and Bankruptcy: Which Court do you file your case?
(Note: this post is from a guest writer from Atlanta, GA. Peter Bricks has been a member of the Georgia bar since 2006 and is also a member of the...
What happens if I get sick or lose my job in a Chapter 13?
Very few of my bankruptcy clients make it through their Chapter 13 bankruptcy with no hiccups such as sickness or loss of employment. In fact some clients have two or...
Where is the bankruptcy court in Columbia?
The United States Bankruptcy Court in Columbia, SC is located at 1100 Laurel St. Columbia, SC 29201. The Court is at the intersection of Laurel and Assembly. You will recognize...
How does a bankruptcy attorney get paid?
I get this question all the time- how does a bankruptcy attorney get paid? It is a good question because you would rightly assume that if someone has to file...
How much does it cost to file bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy costs very on a few factors. First, there is the filing fees that are paid to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. For Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, the filing fee is $306.00 and...