Can my Disability get a garnishment or should I file Bankruptcy? I have some debts that arose when I was placed on p/t work.

I'm going to assume you are referring to Social Security Disability or a state disability program like STRS or PERS. If this is what we are...

The quick answer is that in Ohio the exemption on personal injuries is $23,000 (as of April 1, 2013.) But there are criteria you have to discuss...

First, you can file your own ohio workers compensation claim by going to www.bwc.ohio.gov or by calling 1-800-ohiobwc. Get that taken care of (if...

My husband was told today that he cannot comeback to work until he has a Dr. note telling them that he can do the job

In Ohio, there is also no requirement for your husband's employer to create a job for him if he has permanent restrictions. This is a very...

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If you did not reaffirm the debt on the car(s), you can surrender the vehicle(s) to the lender without penalty because they were listed in your...

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Should i file bankruptcy now before my raise?

Get to a bankruptcy lawyer ASAP. As a general rule you want to file bankruptcy when your income is at its lowest. To some extent you have to...

I did have a case similar to this. A few years ago. My client had received a bonus along with a relocation payment and when he got to the new base...

Can a judgement lien be taken out of my social security?

As a general rule, the only creditors that can garnish social security benefits are governmental agencies (taxes, federally backed student loans...

What's a fair price for a chapter 7 and a chapter 13 including filing fees?

For a fairly uncomplicated chapter 7 in Cleveland, the attorney fees range from $700-1200. More complicating factors can increase the price such as...

Can I sue may employer for personal suffering and bodily injury regarding a work related accident?

This is a very specific question that needs to be answered by a workers comp attorney who practices in your state of Colorado. I could tell you how...