What do I do if I've been served a summons for medical bills?

The plaintiff's attorney is a good place to start. Don't be surprised if the options for settlement are rather limited. Often when you have...

How Can I safely get a car for daily use and work and not have it taken by creditors?

The amount of vehicle equity that is exempt from execution in Ohio is $3675 (this is also the amount exempt in bankruptcy if you do end up pursuing...

What exactly does filing Chapter 13 help with? Does this discharge any of my debt, or only create a payment plan for my debt?

Chapter 13 provides you with a way to restructure your debts (both secured and unsecured) into a single manageable payment. Mortgage and auto loan...

May a Small Claims Court in Ohio place a lien against defendant's vehicle?

You can not place a lien on the vehicle but you could file for an order of attachment on the vehicle, after you have obtained a judgment in court. ...

This sounds like a Fair Debt Collections Practices Act violation. The collection agency is trying to rattle you into paying them. In order for...

My husband and I are now in bankrupcy with 2 yrs to go. I am thinking of divorce but wonder what would happen with the bankrupcy

Depending on your bankruptcy trustee, it may be an option to request that the chapter 13 payment be split equitably between both you and your...