Is bankruptcy the answer?

This will depend on whether your name is on the accounts. If they are in just his name, you may not have to file. However, if his bills are...

Foreclosure after bankruptcy. Can I be held responsible for anything?

Hopefully you did not reaffirm the mortgage. If you did and the reaffirmation was properly executed and filed with the court, then yes, you can be...

What is the homestead exemption for Ohio in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7?

Ohio's homestead exemption is $22,200 per person, so $44,400 for a married couple if both of your names are on the deed. If the deed is in only...

If I file Chapter 13 are there rules about inheriting money?

Money or property you inherit as a result of someone's death that occurs within 180 days of your bankruptcy case being filed will have to go to...

Is my husband legally responsible for my medical bills?

Unfortunately, a spouse in Ohio can be held to be legally responsible for the other spouse's medical bills. For him to be garnished, the medical...

As long as the car loan was only in his name, you are not legally responsible for the debt. Unfortunately, a spouse in Ohio CAN be held to be...

Bankrupty discharged 3 years ago, Bank will not come get surrendered Motorcycle.

This is an issue that we are beginning to see more often as banks are having a large number of repossessions and voluntary surrenders. At least...

Backruptcy

Generally speaking, liability for a car accident is a debt that would be discharged in bankruptcy. One exception to this would be if you were...

How do you know if you should file for bankruptcy?

If you are not able to make even the minimum payments on your debts, you are certainly at the point where it makes sense to at lease sit down with...

Deeding over a house

If your aunt voluntarily signed the property over to someone and was legally compentent when she did it, it is unlikely that the transfer would be...