Most Americans living in Ohio can relate to the stress of financial worry. Times can become even more difficult when things are not working out with your spouse and a divorce proceeding is underway or soon to come. Many times during a divorce proceeding, one spouse or the other decides they would like to file a bankruptcy. How does a bankruptcy filing affect a pending divorce? How does a divorce affect a bankruptcy? These are two good questions to ask your attorney. In most situations, a bankruptcy will delay the divorce proceeding. Federal laws take precedence over the state's family laws. Divorce courts usually will not proceed if they know a bankruptcy has been filed because court decisions regarding marital property could be reversed.

Speaking with an experienced Columbus Ohio Attorney who specializes in bankruptcy and family law would be a good idea to determine your eligibility of filing a bankruptcy and to find out when the best time to file your bankruptcy petition would be. It is very important that the attorney you hire has a complete understanding of the relationship between bankruptcy and divorce. The friendly law office of Ralph A. Kerns & Associates is committed to providing excellent representation, which includes carefully explaining to our clients every legal option available to them under the applicable law. We are here to help you through this difficult time and we are always available to answer your questions. We have helped people through a wide range of family law, domestic, & bankruptcy matters for over 30 years. We are qualified to practice in any county in Ohio and familiar with each county's local rules. Through friendly service and aggressive representation, we ensure our client's rights are protected. We never hesitate to act quickly and efficiently when time is of the essence. Call today for a free consultation. Help is one phone call away!