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Corporations and partnerships are required to have an attorney. However, individual filers, commonly referred to as "pro se," may represent themselves. Pro se debtors and creditors must be familiar with and adhere to all bankruptcy rules and procedures, and will not be provided legal advice by the court.

For simple chapter 7 cases, costs can range from $1,000 to $1,500 on average. Since Chapter 13 cases are more involved, they usually cost more than a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and range from $3,000 to $4,000 to start.

Multi-court Voice Case Information System (McVCIS) Public case information may be obtained without charge using a touch-tone telephone. McVCIS provides public access to bankruptcy case information over the telephone by calling (866) 222-8029. Say "Ohio" to identify the desired state.

This is a common question we hear from clients who are curious about Ohio bankruptcy laws. The simplest answer to this question is that there is no minimum debt required for bankruptcy in Ohio. Instead, whether or not you qualify for bankruptcy will depend on your individual situation.

You can apply for a fee waiver if your income is less than 150% of the poverty guidelines in Ohio (see the table for Ohio Fee Waiver Eligibility below). The court must approve your waiver request. If the court denies your request, you can apply to pay in installments.

Corporations and partnerships are required to have an attorney. However, individual filers, commonly referred to as "pro se," may represent themselves. Pro se debtors and creditors must be familiar with and adhere to all bankruptcy rules and procedures, and will not be provided legal advice by the court.