6. A Foreclosure can be Stopped at any time Prior to the Sheriff Sale

Many people believe that once a Foreclosure is filed they can be quickly removed from their Home. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, in Ohio it usually takes at least 4 months from the date the Foreclosure Complaint is filed until the Home is sold by the Sheriff. During that time, you can continue to live in your Home and no one can remove you from it. Furthermore, the Foreclosure can be stopped by filing a Bankruptcy Petition at any time prior to the Sale of the Property by the Sheriff. Once the Property is sold by the Sheriff, however, the Property can not be recovered by filing Bankruptcy. It is, therefore, very important that you seek the advice of an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney immediately upon being served with Foreclosure Papers. The sooner you speak to an Attorney, the more time the Attorney will have to plan the appropriate way of dealing with your situation.