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Left a Bill Off Your Bankruptcy?

Are debts left off included in my Bankruptcy? Clients frequently call me sometime after they file for bankruptcy concerned that they left off a bill or two.  Bankruptcy is an incredibly paper intensive proceeding.  When you first plan to become a client you are instructed on what to bring to my office to prepare your…

Tax Refund and Cleveland Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

You received your W-2’s.  You filed your taxes.  You have a big tax refund coming.  This year you are tired of using the whole thing to pay bills.  Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is a serious option. You want to keep your refund.  You worked hard, you earned it.   Why should you have to give it away? …

Bankruptcy Lets You Keep 401k

Have you thought of cashing out your 401k instead of filing bankruptcy?  The plan says you can always take a loan, or get the money if it is a hardship.  If stopping the bill collectors isn’t a hardship, what is?  Need breathing room, don’t you? Put your foot on the brake! Your 401k is not an…