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Recent Posts from Cleveland Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

• Will Filing for Bankruptcy Protection Affect My Job?

  As bankruptcy filings in Ohio continue to rise, a growing concern among individuals we consult is that they may be fired or face other retaliation by their employer for filing for bankruptcy protection. In the…

• Ohio Bankruptcy Filers Get Powerful Protection: The Automatic Stay

  The automatic stay is a powerful provision in bankruptcy law that immediately stops nearly all collections and creditor actions against a debtor. The automatic stay is invoked automatically with the filing the case. There is…

• Ohio Businesses Left Out in Credit Card Reform

  Ohio businesses will not receive the same benefit as consumers under the new Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act that will take effect in part this August, with the rest of the provisions kicking…

• Why Ohio Residents Should Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney

  Ohio residents considering filing for bankruptcy should give serious thought to hiring an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Although it is possible to file your own bankruptcy petition, there are many risks to doing so and you…

• How Long Do I Have to Wait to Re-File Bankruptcy?

  Prospective clients often ask how long they have to wait to file for bankruptcy protection under the Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act if they have previously filed. Here is a quick guide to the…

• A New FICO Score Debuts: How Will This Affect Ohio Consumers?

  Last week Fair Isaac Corporation began offering what they claim is a new and improved FICO credit score dubbed "FICO 08." TransUnion, LLC (one of the three major credit bureaus) also announced it will begin…

• Get to Know Your Credit Score Ohio

  You live in Ohio, perhaps Cleveland or Akron. On a random Tuesday you get a credit card offer in the mail, probably one of dozens you get regularly. The card promises a great rate on…

• Ohio May See Rise in Delinquent Mortgages in 2009 and Beyond

  Ohio, like most of the nation, is likely to see an continuing rise in the number of mortgages in default in 2009. The Wall Street Journal reported that nationwide, the number of defaults is expected…

• Help for Ohio Credit Card Holders: Fed Approves Rules to Protect Consumers

  In July of 2010, Ohio credit card holders will see some changes that may help them bring their credit card debt under control. On December 18, 2008, the Federal Reserve Board approved rules designed to…

• Is the Cleveland Housing Market Ready to Rebound?

  There may be hope on the horizon for Cleveland homeowners. Cleveland, Ohio was cited in the November 2008 issue of SmartMoney Magazine as one of twenty-five major cities in the United States that is poised…