The decision as to whether an individual could file for a nearly complete discharge of debts by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy up until 2005 was a decision made by a bankruptcy judge. At that time, if he or she decided that a debtor wouldn’t be able to repay his or her debts, then he or she would allow the…
If you have plans to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you must first learn more about the requirements. Even though you may be interested, it doesn’t mean you meet all the eligibility requirements set forth by the law. Here are some things to remember: Chapter 13 bankruptcy is for individual consumers, not business entities If you discharged debt in Chapter…
Like many people in Ohio, you might tend to get a little worried about money matters from time to time. Then again, perhaps you’re more like those who consider themselves as carefree, spontaneous and relaxed when it comes to finances. If you say you relate to the former more than the latter, you are likely to be among the majority.…
As time goes by, you’re in the unique position to improve your financial situation. Just the same, if you’re not making sound decisions, you could soon find your situation slowly worsening with the passage of time. If you are buried in debt, it’s important to change your ways as quickly as possible. This means many things, such as: Assess your…
You have finally come to the decision to file for bankruptcy. You undoubtedly had a difficult journey reaching this point, but you may now feel a sense of relief knowing that you have a direction to go that can help you get back on financial track. Of course, bankruptcy has many facets that you may not entirely understand. In particular,…
Although a bankruptcy discharge makes it more difficult to secure a loan, it’s not out of the question. There are many steps you can take to improve the likelihood of an approval. Here’s what you need to do: Review your credit report. It’s important to know exactly where things stand in regard to your credit report, as this helps you…
There are many benefits of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, including the ability to eliminate some (or all) of the debt that has been dragging you down. If the time comes to strongly consider Chapter 7 bankruptcy, don’t proceed until you realize what type of debt can be discharged. You should never assume that all your debt will be eliminated,…