If your days include financial stress and dodging debt collector calls, you may need to consider filing for bankruptcy. For those with overwhelming debts and little income, Chapter 7 often is the best option to pursue a fresh financial start. But to qualify, you must pass the Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test. Because bankruptcy law is complex, contacting the Cleveland Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorneys of Cleveland Bankruptcy Attorneys should be Read More
Whether you’re deep in debt or struggling to stay up with bills, there’s a solution to your financial situation. The Cleveland Bankruptcy attorneys have the knowledge and experience to fight for your best interest. Contact a Cleveland Bankruptcy attorney today to discuss your options at (216) 586-6600.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy FAQ
Do you have overwhelming debt? Do you feel like you can’t get ahead on your bills, no matter how hard you try? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, read on to learn more and discover answers to frequently asked questions about Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The answers are meant to address your most common concerns and to help you decide if filing for this type of bankruptcy might Read More
Does a Voluntary Repossession Affect Credit?
If you have fallen behind on your payments, your car could get repossessed. Whether voluntary or involuntary, a repossession will hurt your credit score. However, there are some advantages to a voluntary repossession because it gives you a measure of control over the situation. The key is to act before you start missing payments. If you are having financial troubles and anticipate that you may be unable to meet your Read More
Client Facing Creditor Harassment Obtains a Financial Settlement
A client of the Cleveland bankruptcy lawyers of Cleveland Bankruptcy Attorneys recently found themselves in a challenging financial situation that resulted in them filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Because of the nature of a Chapter 7 filing, the client and their family had to move out of their home, as they could no longer afford it. In the midst of this situation, the mortgage servicing company on their home Read More
Financial Settlement Obtained After Harassment in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case
Recently, the Cleveland Bankruptcy Attorneys helped a client who was facing creditor harassment in the midst of her Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. Knowing she had to notify this creditor as she had a debt with them, the client worked with Cleveland Bankruptcy Attorneys to ensure that proper notification of her bankruptcy filing was provided to the proper parties. Despite receiving notice of the filing, the bank continued to harass the Read More
Sandusky Woman Keeps Rental Property & Assets with Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The bankruptcy lawyers at Cleveland Bankruptcy Attorneys recently aided a woman from Sandusky, who was originally interested in pursuing a chapter 7 bankruptcy to erase her excessive medical and credit card debts. The woman was primarily living off a pension and social security; however, she did own other properties and received some rental income that she wanted to retain. Since our lawyers try to get to know our clients and Read More
Canton Man Keeps Assets Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A man in Canton, Ohio recently contacted our skilled bankruptcy lawyers to discuss his level of credit card debt and monthly expenses after a divorce left him paying his normal level of expenses on a single income. After working hard over the years, his main concerns were related to keeping his union pension, annuity, and other personal assets including a paid off vehicle and a cherished gun collection. This notion Read More
Court Fees for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
If you are thinking about filing bankruptcy, you are probably wondering about the expenses involved. In addition to attorney fees, you will have to pay court fees in order to file your bankruptcy. Court fees in bankruptcy cases are used to pay for administrative costs and depend on the type of bankruptcy filed. A Cleveland bankruptcy lawyer can inform you of the court fees for your particular bankruptcy case as Read More
After Bankruptcy An Akron Man Keeps His Cars And Lowers Monthly Expenses
In Akron, Ohio a 30-year-old man, who lives with his fiancé, their newborn child, and her additional children found himself in a very relatable situation when he had difficulty making ends meet. The man’s troubles included two automobile payments, over $50,000 in credit card debt, a $6,000 past due gas bill causing it to be shut off, and the fact that he had previously overdrawn his checking account. By overdrawing Read More
Cleveland Woman Clears Debts And Gets A New Car After A Bankruptcy
It’s tragic that in today’s day and age, someone’s illness can create lasting and devastating financial difficulties. Not long ago, a Cleveland woman, working as a waitress had some medical issues that prevented her from working for a 6-month period. With no income coming in, this resulted in staggering medical debt, being evicted from her apartment, her car being repossessed, and massive credit card debt. Additionally, her troubles were compounded Read More