Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What Does My Attorney Do?
The Duties of the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorney In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your attorney performs the following functions: Examines your financial situation and determines whether a Chapter 13 filing is a feasible alternative for you, and if so, whether a single or a joint case should be filed; Assists you in the preparation of a budget;…
Read MoreChapter 13 Bankruptcy: How does it work?
A Quick Review of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 bankruptcy is part of the bankruptcy code under which a debtor may repay all or a portion of their debts under the supervision and protection of the bankruptcy court. During this time, creditors are prohibited from contacting the debtor and the debtor is protected from foreclosure, just as…
Read MoreWhich Bankruptcy Filing Is Right For Me?
Chapter 7 v. Chapter 13: Find the Right Bankruptcy Filing for You How are Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing? Creditors are prohibited from contacting you while under the protection of the automatic stay, which goes into place upon the filing of either chapter; and Completion of the Credit Counseling Class is required…
Read MoreOhio Bankruptcy FAQs
Got a bankruptcy question? – I got answers! What is bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a federal law designed to provide a fresh start to debtors. A fresh start including freedom from harassing creditor phone calls, lawsuits, repossessions and garnishments. It is a privilege granted to you under the United States Constitution. It is a very powerful law because…
Read MoreWho's Filing for Bankruptcy?
College Graduates Filing Bankruptcy at Higher Rate A report by the Institute for Financial Literacy, finds that college graduates and people with advanced degrees are filing more often. In fact, since the passage of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Protection Act, holders of higher education degrees have increased their filings by about 20 percent. Despite the rise in…
Read MorePayday Loans: Playing with Fire
Quick Fix or Burdensome Debt?– Financial Quick Sand of Payday Loans Payday loans provide a quick cash resource for many people, but more often than not, this quick fix can turn into overwhelming debt very quickly, burying a borrower in debt with massive interest rates attached. These loans are usually seen as a short-term solution for bills…
Read More341 Creditors Meeting: A Debtor's Visit to Bankruptcy Court
In every bankruptcy, the debtor is required to visit the bankruptcy court for the 341 Creditors Meeting. The “meeting” is a hearing conducted by the bankruptcy trustee so they may ask the debtor questions about their financial condition. It is called the 341 Meeting of Creditors because the debtor’s creditors may also appear and question the…
Read MoreBankruptcy and Divorce: A Common Couple
Bankruptcy and Divorce: When your divorce leaves you broke, bankruptcy can give you a fresh start! Many times bankruptcy and divorce go together. A divorce is not only emotionally draining, but separating all the debts and assets of two people gained during a marriage can lead to financial instability. In a divorce all marital property…
Read MoreMedical Bills: Discharging Medical Debt
When medical bills make you sick, file for bankruptcy! With many Americans out of work, and therefore without health insurance, medical debt can put many families in a financial bind that is impossible to get out of. A 2009 study by Harvard researchers found that 62% of all personal bankruptcy filed was because of financial hardship…
Read More10 Bankruptcy Commandments: Difference Between Discharge Success & Failure
To insure a successful bankruptcy, concluding in the discharge of your debts – follow these 10 Commandments: 1. Thou shalt not keep information from your attorney. Effective representation requires all information be provided. Information requested is required by the bankruptcy court; if not provided – cannot file. 2. Thou shalt not hide assets. The court…
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