The first foreclosure notice is not the end of a mortgage story, by any means, in Ohio. This notice is only a step in a process that doesn’t necessarily end with someone losing their property. For Ohio homeowners, understanding the first notice (lis pendens) is crucial to exploring your options for handling the situation and [...]
Mortgage problems can impact your life in a range of ways, and solving them can be a daunting challenge. For some in facing financial difficulty in Ohio, Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be a solid answer to financial troubles. However, before filing, understanding Chapter 13 bankruptcy is crucial to the success of the process. If you [...]
Receiving anything from a mortgage lender that mentions the words “foreclosure” or “legal action” can be overwhelming. As soon as they read those words, many people have trouble understanding the rest of the notice. However, receiving a first notice from your mortgage lender does not mean you will automatically lose your home. It also doesn’t [...]
Few things feel as stressful as losing your home to foreclosure. However, if you’re like most homeowners, you aren’t aware of the rights you may have during the process. Here’s an overview of foreclosure in Ohio and a look at some of the main laws that defend your rights. You might have more power in [...]
No one buys a home with the intention of losing it to foreclosure. And if you think your lender is about to foreclose, it’s easy to make the mistake of thinking you have no power in the situation. However, you almost always have options — and one of those options is foreclosure mediation. If you’re [...]
Are you facing foreclosure? Do you think you may be in the near future? You don’t have to be resigned to the lender’s repossessing your home. A strong foreclosure defense might be able to help you keep your home, but often, this area of the law is more complex than it seems. When other foreclosure [...]
High student loan payments have become a large part of the financial burden which leads to filing for bankruptcy. Most often, student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, although a knowledgeable bankruptcy lawyer can often find ways for you to obtain relief or find resources such as deferments that enable you to get caught up [...]
Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy and has certain advantages, but that doesn’t mean it is the best solution for you. Depending on your situation, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which allows you to consolidate your payments and repay some or all of your debt affordably over a three- to five-year period, may be [...]
The quick answer is no — if you are married you may file bankruptcy individually and your spouse does not have to file. However, this doesn’t mean that this is the best road for you to take. If the court determines that filing individually was not done in good faith, it may dismiss the case; [...]
Most people struggle with finances from time to time. Sometimes, those struggles become too much to handle. When you can’t keep up with your payments and you find yourself constantly harassed by creditors, it might be time to consider filing for bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a popular option. It allows you to retain ownership [...]
Most car owners rely on their vehicles every day. They use them to commute to work, perform daily and weekly errands, and take long trips. Without their cars, they would lose a significant amount of independence. This can be frightening if you fall behind on your car payments. When this happens, you are at risk [...]
Facing foreclosure is one of the most stressful situations for a homeowner. Unfortunately, navigating a path forward in the face of foreclosure can be extremely difficult to achieve, especially if you don’t have an experienced foreclosure defense attorney on your side. If your home is at risk of foreclosure, you should be aware of five [...]
Even for those who have always been financially stable, being hit with a major medical problem can have bills mounting up quickly, to the point where they can no longer be met. People then often take on additional credit card debt to cover mounting medical bills. Savings are depleted, and people wind up being unable [...]
If you’re facing bankruptcy, you’re probably encountering a host of terms and concepts that you’ve never come across before. Bankruptcy is a complicated legal process, and it can be hard to fully understand how it works when you don’t have much prior knowledge about the topic. One common question new clients often ask bankruptcy lawyer [...]
Dealing with outstanding debt that you can’t pay off is an extremely stressful situation. Financial stress comes in many forms, often leading to spousal disagreements and sleepless nights spent worrying about finances. However, one of the most pervasive sources of debt-related stress is the constant harassment by creditors. Creditors may call, send mail, or even [...]
