Chapter 7 bankruptcy exemptions can provide additional protections to struggling consumers who have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief. Because of the importance of Chapter 7 bankruptcy exemptions, filing parties and those considering filing for Chapter 7...
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Bankruptcy may not hinder employment prospects
When people in Ohio struggle with overwhelming debt, they may consider personal bankruptcy. However, many factors may hold people back from taking the leap, even as they deal with relentless collection calls and a declining credit score. Some may worry that they will...
Creditor inaction may constitute violation of automatic stay
When a person files a petition for bankruptcy in Ohio, all creditor collection actions must cease. This is because filing for bankruptcy triggers an automatic stay, and creditors who violate it are subject to punishment under the law. Courts are divided on whether or...
Determining eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
People in Ohio who are struggling with debt might wonder whether they should file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is for people who would not be able to repay the debts through a payment plan, which is the process under Chapter 13. Chapter 7 allows a person to...
Credit cards are holding millennials back
Many millennials in Ohio and throughout the country have student loan debt. However, a study from Northwest Mutual found that credit card debt may be hindering their ability to save for the future. Credit cards can come with interest rates above 20%, which is...
What assets do I stand to lose in a bankruptcy?
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy to relieve your insurmountable debt, you have undoubtedly heard the horror stories. Your well-meaning friends and family members may have misinformed you that you will lose everything in a bankruptcy. You and other Ohio...
How much of your income can you lose to wage garnishment?
Like so many other residents of Ohio, you may find yourself struggling to pay off an increasing amount of debt. Maybe your debt accumulated quickly because of an unforeseen medical situation, or maybe you got in over your head as far as credit card bills. Regardless...
Do you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
If you have considered filing for bankruptcy, you are certainly not alone. In 2017, more than 767,700 bankruptcy cases were filed, according to U.S. Courts. Of those cases, 472,135 were Chapter 7 bankruptcies. Chapter 7, otherwise referred to as liquidation...
What you need to know about discharging recent credit card debt
At , LLC, in Ohio, we understand that overwhelming credit card debt can get you in a lot of trouble. The card balances increase faster than you can pay them down, and the monthly interest charges eat you alive. You may have heard that you...
Am I eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Your Chapter 7 eligibility depends on many things, including the median income in Ohio. While the process might not seem entirely straightforward to you at first, it is relatively simple once you look into the details. In fact, recent bankruptcy reforms have...