Last updated July 31, 2018. It's dinner time and the phone is ringing...again. You told the jerks to stop calling but it didn't do a bit of good. Your phone is ringing off the hook. The kids want to know what's up. Even your … [Read more...] about Can Debt Collectors Harass and Call Me in Ohio? What Are My Rights?
Wage Garnishment in Ohio: What Consumers Should Know
Say you’ve made some purchases on your credit card, and you owe a couple thousand dollars. Then something unexpected happens (maybe your roof starts leaking or your car needs new tires) and you find yourself a bit short one month. … [Read more...] about Wage Garnishment in Ohio: What Consumers Should Know
Ohio Receives “C” Grade for Protecting Families in Debt
A recent study by the National Consumer Law Center gave Ohio a C grade for the protections it offers to debtors. Twenty-three other states also scored Cs. Ohio shouldn’t feel too bad, though. The study claims that not a single … [Read more...] about Ohio Receives “C” Grade for Protecting Families in Debt
Ohio Debt Collection Laws: Can Creditors be Stopped?
Last updated July 28, 2017. If you've ever fallen behind on your bills, you know that creditors and debt collectors can get aggressive. Ohio debt collection laws don't place significant limits on collection practices. … [Read more...] about Ohio Debt Collection Laws: Can Creditors be Stopped?
Ohio Foreclosure Timeline: How Fast Can the Bank Foreclose?
Last updated March 29, 2018. The foreclosure process is complex and intimidating. When will you have to leave? When is it too late to reverse the process? How long does foreclosure take in Ohio? If you’re worried about losing … [Read more...] about Ohio Foreclosure Timeline: How Fast Can the Bank Foreclose?
Ohio Homestead Exemption in Bankruptcy
You've probably heard the homestead exemption and other property exemptions described as "bankruptcy exemptions." While these exemptions are applied in Ohio bankruptcy cases, they weren't created just for bankruptcy. State law … [Read more...] about Ohio Homestead Exemption in Bankruptcy