Bankruptcy Advice
Will My Landlord Know I Filed for Bankruptcy?
Are you considering filing for bankruptcy? If so, you might wonder about how your decision will affect the rest of your life. Bankruptcies get reported to various parties, including credit bureaus, which raises the question: will your landlord learn if…
Filing for Bankruptcy While Keeping Your Home and Car
If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy in Ohio, you may wonder whether you will lose vital possessions like your house and car. Fortunately, there are certain circumstances under which you may have the right to preserve your home or vehicle…
How to Recover from Bankruptcy?
The insecurity you feel when you file for bankruptcy can be paralyzing. Yet, once you have successfully completed the case, it’s important that you move on to the next chapter in your life. Completing a bankruptcy case is already a…
Can Medical Bills Be Included in a Bankruptcy Filing?
With rising healthcare costs in the United States, it’s no wonder that many people are struggling to pay their medical bills. Recently, researchers found that medical bills are the main contributor to almost two-thirds of all bankruptcies filed nationwide. With…
Bankruptcy Dismissal vs Discharge - What is the Difference?
If you are filing for bankruptcy for the first time, it is important to know the terminology used during the process. Many people are particularly confused about the difference between “dismissal” and “discharge” in bankruptcy proceedings. Amourgis & Associates, Attorneys…
Secured vs. Unsecured Debts in Bankruptcy
When considering filing for bankruptcy in Ohio, it is important to understand what kind of debts you have and how they can affect your case. You may be able to have some of them discharged through bankruptcy, while you may…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Filing Bankruptcy in Ohio
People tend to view bankruptcy as a rock-bottom solution. However, you may be missing some key positive elements of filing bankruptcy. While it isn’t ideal, it can be a strategic solution that can substantially better your financial situation. If you’re…
Can I File Bankruptcy While on Social Security?
If you receive Social Security benefits and plan to file for bankruptcy, you may be wondering, “Can you file bankruptcy while on Social Security?” Below, we’ll discuss how bankruptcy affects Social Security benefits and what you can do to help…
Can You Get Your Car Back After Repo?
Having your car repossessed after defaulting on a loan is frightening and stressful. Losing your vehicle can make it nearly impossible to get to work, further increasing your financial difficulties and creating a vicious cycle that you can’t break. However,…
Filing for Bankruptcy More Than Once in Ohio: What You Need to Know
Filing for bankruptcy can give you a fresh start. There are times, however, when someone has their debts discharged, only to face additional life challenges that require them to take on more debt and end up in financial trouble once…
