Tag Archive: exemption

Keep Your Car And File Bankruptcy

Have you been wondering if you can keep your car in Ohio and file bankruptcy?  In a chapter 13 case it is not an issue.  When you file bankruptcy the real question is, “do you even want to keep ...

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Keep Your 401k and File Bankruptcy

Do you know you can keep your 401k and file bankruptcy? Yes, all of it. The first post I did for this site cautioned against using your it as an ATM. Recently the news reported that record numbers ...

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Can I File Bankruptcy and Keep My House?

A common concern of everyone is, Can I file bankruptcy and keep the house? This is precisely the main question a new client had when he came in for his consultation this week. Talking to ...

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10 Ohio Bankruptcy Exemptions You Need To Know

Ohio has 10 bankruptcy exemptions you need to know about.  Exactly what are exemptions? This is a term you need to understand to fully know what you will hear from ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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