Janice Didn’t Choose Chapter 13, Chapter 13 Chose Janice Janice, an Ohio resident and a thirty-year employee of the US Postal Service, was in a bind. She had more than $115,000 in secured debt and more than $70,000 in unsecured … [Read more...] about Do I Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Ohio?
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: More Affordable Than You Think
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Complex, But Can You Afford a Lawyer? Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a complicated process which usually requires the help of an attorney. A recent study out of the Central District of California found that … [Read more...] about Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: More Affordable Than You Think
Can I Qualify For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Ohio If I Don’t Have a Job?
Can I File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy if I am Unemployed? Yes, you can file for bankruptcy if you are unemployed. As we'll see later in this post, it can actually be easier to file bankruptcy if you have low income. Many people … [Read more...] about Can I Qualify For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Ohio If I Don’t Have a Job?
How Does the Automatic Stay Work in Consumer Bankruptcy?
How Does the Automatic Stay Work in Bankruptcy? What is an Automatic Stay? If you are contemplating bankruptcy, then you probably have a lot of creditors after you. The constant pressure and hounding of creditors to collect … [Read more...] about How Does the Automatic Stay Work in Consumer Bankruptcy?
What Happens to My Car if I File Bankruptcy in Ohio?
Last updated Sept. 26, 2017. What happens to my car if I file bankruptcy? The answer to that question depends on two major factors: what type of bankruptcy you file, and whether you own or lease your car. This post will … [Read more...] about What Happens to My Car if I File Bankruptcy in Ohio?
Ohio Bankruptcy Exemptions: What Property Can I Keep in Chapter 7?
Last updated Nov. 28, 2017. If you are considering bankruptcy, you may be concerned about whether property you own can be taken to pay your creditors. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, the trustee can theoretically sell property to … [Read more...] about Ohio Bankruptcy Exemptions: What Property Can I Keep in Chapter 7?