Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often referred to as “liquidation bankruptcy.” If you meet the income limit, all of your qualifying debts can be wiped away. However, not all debts qualify for bankruptcy discharge. Chapter 13 is often called the “wage earner’s bankruptcy.” The...
The legal elderly guardianship relationship is created when an Ohio court appoints someone to care for an older person who can no longer care for themselves. The older person is known as the ward. Why would a person require a guardian? Sometimes, an older person...
Many people who consider filing for bankruptcy in Ohio have been led to believe that it can have a negative impact on their present and future employment prospects. However, there is some new research that may alleviate some of these concerns. Specifically, this study...
Roderick Linton Belfance LLP would like to welcome attorney Lindsay Molnar to the firm. Lindsay is a graduate of the University of Akron School of Law.
Roderick Linton Belfance LLP would like to welcome past Akron Bar Association President Terry Ufholz to the firm. Terry is a graduate of the University of Akron School of Law. His areas of practice include Family Law; Probate Law/Estate Planning; Business Law; and...
The thought of losing everything you’ve worked so hard for can be frightening, but you may not be facing a total loss if you declare bankruptcy. State laws could step in and shield a good chunk of your prized possessions. Ohio ranks just inside the top ten...
