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When you are facing monumental financial challenges, bankruptcy often becomes the only option. Yet, individuals and families sometimes don’t understand the full process and implications of filing for bankruptcy before diving into it. An experienced bankruptcy attorney will be able to explain the entire process fully to you, but it is important to know when it is time to file.…
Some people associate business bankruptcy with failure, but this is far from the truth. Donald Trump’s net worth has been reported as somewhere between $4.1 billion and $8.7 billion which is hardly a sign of a failure. Yet, Trump, who has never filed for personal bankruptcy, has seen four of his business ventures file for business bankruptcy. The Chapter 11…
Anyone who has ever watched television or dealt in-person with debt collectors in Cincinnati knows how sneaky they can be. Generally, there are certain rules set out by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act that creditors must follow when calling about a debt. These dictate what they can and cannot say. But what if you never knew about the debt…
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is widely thought to be a proceeding through which all of a person’s debts can be discharged. There are certain exceptions to this rule, however, which further emphasize the importance of having professional advice before deciding whether to file and, if so, which type of bankruptcy will be the best option. A recent United States Supreme Court…
For many years, conventional wisdom and practice has stated that, during bankruptcy, certain debts would automatically be lessened or even eliminated. One of these was second mortgages. According to the U.S. Supreme Court, this is no longer the case. In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court unanimously decided that bankruptcy would not automatically void second mortgages. This held true even…
A new report shows that foreclosure rates have fallen since 2011, but are still twice as high as the average rate in the 1990s. 2014 saw a drop of nearly 20 percent over 2013 with only about 44,000 homes foreclosed upon. But, with the average 20 years ago being about 21,000, there is still a long way to go in…
Even with the best insurance, medical bills can become a crippling weight for many families. If you find you cannot handle your bills for your hospital or doctor visit, it may be time to consider bankruptcy. There are two main options that will handle your medical expenses differently, depending on your situation. The first thing to know is that medical…
It’s no secret that small businesses often fail. No matter how great of an idea you had, if the community simply is not interested, it can become very difficult to keep the doors open. The end of a business does not have to be the end of you, however. There are options to get a fresh start. Businesses have four…
When individuals have unexpected life changes, like sudden unemployment or medical expenses, debt can become a crushing weight. Unpaid bills pile up, and all the sudden you wonder how you are going to feed your family this week. No matter your situation, declaring bankruptcy can help you stand on your own two feet again. There are a couple main types…
In an earlier post, we discussed how the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects you from creditor harassment. Essentially, the FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from engaging in harassing, deceptive, or unfair practices in order to collect from you. The FDCPA also prohibits debt collectors from trying to collect on time-barred debts. According to Ohio law, debt collectors have eight years…