In re Weixel, 2013 WL 3243563 (U.S. Bankr. App. Ct. 6th Cir. 2013) General rule: intentions matter when filing bankruptcy in Ohio, courts will give increased scrutiny to cases that appear to have been filed in bad faith. It’s … [Read more...] about Intentions Matter When Filing Bankruptcy in Ohio
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Why Can My Bankruptcy Discharge Be Denied in Ohio?
In re Johnson 387 B.R. 728 (S.D. Ohio 2008) Two for the Money: Embezzlement and Bankruptcy General rule: Fraud is one of the most common reasons the court will deny a bankruptcy discharge, however, failure to keep accurate … [Read more...] about Why Can My Bankruptcy Discharge Be Denied in Ohio?
Will My Ohio Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Be Approved? The Lesson of In re Lofty
Living Paying for the Dream: In re Lofty, 437 BR 578 (S.D. Ohio 2010) What does it mean to act in “good faith?” When evaluating whether to approve Chapter 13 bankruptcy plans, the court is forced to answer this question. Does it … [Read more...] about Will My Ohio Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Be Approved? The Lesson of In re Lofty
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?
Business Debt and Personal Liability: Who is Responsible?
Last updated May 30, 2017. Whether or not you are personally liable for the debts of your business depends on two factors: the structure of the business that you own and; the contract you signed with your lender. As a … [Read more...] about Business Debt and Personal Liability: Who is Responsible?
My Visa bills are piling up, can bankruptcy help?
Bankruptcy can help eliminate Visa bills that have spiraled out of control Yes, filing for bankruptcy is an effective way of eliminating credit card debt. If you've run large balances on a Visa card as a result of a job loss or … [Read more...] about My Visa bills are piling up, can bankruptcy help?