Can New Guidance for Discharging Student Loan Debt in Bankruptcy Help You?
On November 17, 2022, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new guidance for U.S. Department of Education student loan discharge cases filed in
Category: Bankruptcy
What Is Credit Counseling for Bankruptcy?
What is credit counseling for bankruptcy? In 2005, Congress passed and President George W. Bush signed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA),
What Is Pre-bankruptcy Planning?
Many people hold the misconception that they will lose everything they own when filing for bankruptcy. Unfortunately, they may be tempted to take steps that
How to Deal with Bankruptcy
No matter what circumstances ultimately led to filing bankruptcy, both the practical and the emotional impacts on the debtor will be enormous. Learning how to
Should You File Bankruptcy? 3 Signs to Consider
Debt problems can slowly build for a long period of time before spiraling out of control. You may believe or at least have hope that
Bankruptcy on Student Loans
Few segments of the population in the United States have been untouched by economic difficulties. One group hit particularly hard by slow job growth and
The Automatic Stay: The Core of Bankruptcy Protection
When a local woman was facing an unexpected wage garnishment that was draining up to 25% of her wages, she approached the experienced bankruptcy lawyers
Understanding Chapter 13 Lien Stripping on Second Mortgage
The lien stripping process is available to debtors facing Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Ohio, but what is it? Homeowners know that today’s housing market has
Getting a Mortgage After Bankruptcy: What to Know
Families choosing bankruptcy as relief from major financial struggles can luckily look to the future with hope. Many might think that a particularly cherished goal,
Foreclosure Help: Ohio Supreme Court Offers Hope
The market has not been the best for homeowners in recent years. In a difficult economy, many homeowners have found themselves struggling to make payments
