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What Are The Differences Between Secured And Unsecured Debt In Ohio?
When you file bankruptcy, you must list all of your debts, and you must identify each debt as secured or unsecured. How the debt is identified determines how that debt will be treated when you file a Chapter 7 or … Continue reading →
What Can a Creditor Garnish In Ohio?
It depends on who the creditor is and what they are garnishing for. Wages and bank accounts are most commonly garnished. However, if you owe taxes, child support, spousal support or student loans, many other sources of income are at … Continue reading →
What Happens After Bankruptcy In Ohio?
You have finally received your bankruptcy discharge. Your creditors have been notified that they can no longer sue you, garnish your wages, attach your bank account, call you or send you mail. You have been given a fresh start. So, … Continue reading →
What is the Bankruptcy Discharge Order In Ohio?
The bankruptcy discharge order is the document that is signed by the judge to tell creditors that they can no longer collect a debt from you. This means that a creditor can no longer sue you, garnish your wages, attach … Continue reading →
Will Bankruptcy Get Rid of A Charged Off Car Loan In Ohio?
A charged off car loan is treated in bankruptcy like any other car loan. You need to look beyond the issue of whether the debt is charged off and look at the type of debt it is. The type of … Continue reading →
Will the Bankruptcy Court Take My Tax Refund In Ohio?
Tax refunds in bankruptcy are a tricky issue. A tax refund is a valuable asset to you and your bankruptcy estate. Whether you get to keep your tax refund depends on what kind of bankruptcy you file (Chapter 7 or … Continue reading →
Will Bankruptcy Court Clear Court Fines In Ohio?
The financial difficulties resulting from a criminal matter are one of the many reasons that people file for bankruptcy. Many criminal matters result in court fines being assessed against the wrongdoer. Clearing, or discharging, court fines by filing bankruptcy sounds … Continue reading →
Can Bankruptcy Court Fees Be Waived In Ohio?
If you are filing a Chapter 7 and meet the income requirements, you can ask the court to waive your filing fee. When you file bankruptcy, the court charges a filing fee. For a Chapter 7, it is $335. For … Continue reading →
Does Bankruptcy Affect Child Support In Ohio?
A bankruptcy has very little effect on child support. If you paid child support before you filed bankruptcy, you are still going to have to pay it after you file. If you were behind on child support payments before you … Continue reading →
Will Filing for Bankruptcy Stop a Wage Garnishment?
If you owe debts that you’re having trouble paying, your creditors are probably trying to collect from you using phone calls, nasty letters, and perhaps even lawsuits. If your creditor takes the next step and garnishes your wages, in many … Continue reading →
