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Even those who may have some familiarity with bankruptcy and what it can accomplish may not know what bankruptcy proceedings actually look like. As the bankruptcy filer, will you be expected in court to appear before the bankruptcy judge? Are court proceedings formal?...

Bankruptcy can provide much-needed relief to those who find themselves in a financial struggle. Post-bankruptcy can feel like a fresh start for a brighter financial future. What happens, however, if you find yourself in financial struggle once again? Life can get...

Can Chapter 13 bankruptcy help me to get rid of my second mortgage? Ohio home prices have risen significantly since the housing crisis, but remain lower in most areas than the peaks reached in 2006 and 2007.  The Ohio foreclosure rate is above the national average,...

What steps can I take to rebuild my credit after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but concerned about your credit score, we have good news for you—by taking some simple steps, you can start rebuilding your credit...

One of the biggest concerns we here from people when they are considering filing for bankruptcy is whether they will ever be able to borrow money again. For a lot of people considering bankruptcy, they’ve worked hard to build a great credit score and are reluctant to...

What is the updated ‘undue hardship’ standard as published by the Department of Education in July, 2015? With student loan debt crippling the nation, it is understandable that thousands of graduates are considering their options in bankruptcy. Historically, student...

Can bankruptcy judges determine lawsuits that are related to the bankruptcy proceeding? The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, recently held that parties in bankruptcy proceedings can consent to allowing a bankruptcy judge to decide their related cases. The ruling...