Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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Soon Student Loan Debt May Be Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

Bipartisan legislation in the Senate (S. 1414) and House (H.R. 2648) may restore the ability for student loan debt to be dischargeable in Bankruptcy, known as The Student Borrower Bankruptcy Protection Act of 2019. Discharging student loan debt under current bankruptcy law While not impossible in some cases, it is currently very difficult to have …

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Bankruptcy, Retirement And Senior Aged Americans Facing Financial Troubles

Financial Troubles & Senior Debt in Ohio I have recently come across an article in the New York Times which discusses bankruptcy, retirement, and the financial troubles currently being faced by older Americans. This has me thinking about the reality of the financial troubles and senior debt much of our aging population is currently facing, …

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Keep Retirement Accounts by Filing Bankruptcy in Columbus, Ohio

Will I Be Able To Keep  Retirement Account By Filing Bankruptcy in Columbus, Ohio? The topic of retirement accounts is often very important when determining how to handle financial problems. Bankruptcy clients often ask “will I be able to keep retirements accounts by filing bankruptcy in Columbus, Ohio?” Retirement Accounts are Protected in Bankruptcy The decision …

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Not Talking to a Bankruptcy Lawyer is a Costly Mistake

Going deeper into debt before filing bankruptcy As a Columbus, Ohio Bankruptcy Attorney, I consistently see people who are facing debt problems putting themselves into a worse situation by not considering all options. This includes getting deeper into debt before considering filing for bankruptcy protection. This can lead to added stress, maxing out credit cards, …

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Benefits of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Over Chapter 7 in Ohio

Chapter 13 Debt Reorganization Plan Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a Debt Reorganization Plan. It is like throwing all of your debt into a box, and then it’s paid out to one person, known as a Chapter 13 Trustee, who disburses your payments. There are several benefits of filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A common debt relief …

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