Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Ohio

Compulsive gambling debts

The first step is to contact Gamblers Anonymous and start going to meetings; you may also want to see your County Mental Health Office and get some counselling through that office, if it is available.

Generally, credit card debts for anythingother than necessities (food, clothing,gasoline, etc.) are not dischargeable untilit has been at least six (6) months sincethe cards were used last. Some judges mayrequire an even longer period of nonuse.When and if you do file bankruptcy, the un-secured loan will be discharged because itmakes no difference to the lender what you dowith the proceeds of an unsecured loan.

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