Ohio Bankruptcy Questions & Answers
Q: My mother died last year. My dad added me to the deed to keep everything out of probate if anything happens to him.
It doesn't sound as if the house is your primary residence, so the homestead exemption does not apply. Therefore, if you filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, one half of the value of the home is subject to liquidation. On the other hand, if the residence is your primary residence, then the homestead exemption would apply to your one-half interest. Value of the residence would need to be determined to answer the question of whether there is any unprotected equity of your interest.
Q: If my car is in a chapter 13. If the car is payed off will a trustee adjusts payments accordingly
Yes. However, if you are in a less than 100% repayment plan, you may still have to continue with the same payment.
Q: I bought a car with my fiancé he filed chapter 7 and the loan was discharged he did not sign a reaffirmation form but I
If you signed on the car loan, you are still liable to pay for it. The debt is discharged as to your bf, but not as to you. Depends on how much equity is in the car as to whether you should surrender it if you are NOT on the loan.
Q: I spoke to a lawyer about qualifying for bankruptcy and she said we made too much to try back in a couple of months when
You need to re-discuss your bankruptcy eligibility questions and options with the same lawyer or a different bankruptcy lawyer in your geographic area.
It is important to remember that virtually everyone "qualifies" for one type of bankruptcy or another (Ch 7 vs 13 vs individual 11, etc.). It sounds like you and the lawyer discussed Chapter 7 only. Chapter 13 in particular is always available if you have income flowing in.
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Q: Acquired debt from when I was married...
Not exactly sure of your situation but if he bankrupted it, it will NOT show up as good standing, especially if paid by you.
Q: I am currently unemployed. I do not even know the first step to getting a process such as bankruptcy started?
Find a local competent bankruptcy attorney who can guide you through the process. Do not attempt to do it yourself. They can help you get a fresh start, which is what chapter 7 is designed to do.
Q: I have a car that I just got out of repo. Made a few months pay on it. Can I file chapter 7 and not make this payment
If you don’t make the payment they will ultimately take it but it is temporarily protected by the automatic stay. If you want to keep the car, keep paying for it. If you don’t want the car, stop paying for it.
Q: How much is the income to get legal aid in akron ohio
You can check with your local legal aid and they can give you their guidelines for income eligibility.
Q: As an officer of a 501c4 corporation am I personally liable for a copyright infringement by the corporation
Can't even answer without knowing more. Please call to set up an appointment.
Q: Can you file bankruptcy on credit card and medical dept only?
That is not a question that can be answered in this thread. That, most likely, takes a consultation; an understanding of how bankruptcy works and how it is different than debt consolidation. If you want a shock answer it will be, in my opinion, never do a debt consolidation. But, I cannot say that definitively because I do not know your circumstances.
I would like to schedule a consultation to talk with you to discuss.
Q: Are there any kinds of people who are actually not allowed to file for bankruptcy whatsoever?
No. Everyone has the right to file, although circumstances can determine whether it is prudent to do so.
Q: I cannot get approved for a new car loan because my old was listed in a bankruptcy
Unless you signed a reaffirmation agreement or you have equity in the old car, Return the old car to the bank and stop paying on it.
Q: My car was listed in a bankruptcy the bankruptcy was dismissed because no collections came forward.
Answered on Sep 30, 2018
Q: Can I file bankruptcy alone?
If you are officially divorced, yes you can. Remember to include any and all bills in your name
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