Talk it through with someone who has done this many times
You should not have to figure this out alone, late at night, on a phone. Diane Whitfield has helped people across Central Ohio find their footing again. The first conversation is free, private, and entirely at your pace.
Confidential. No cost. No pressure to file.
How we can help
There is usually more than one path out of debt. We will help you understand which one fits your life, in language that actually makes sense.
Chapter 7
For many people, this clears most unsecured debt in a few months and gives them a clean slate. We will tell you plainly whether it fits.
Learn moreChapter 13
A manageable repayment plan that can stop a foreclosure, catch up missed payments, and let you keep what matters most.
Learn moreDebt relief
Sometimes filing is not the right answer. We will walk through the alternatives honestly, so you can choose with a clear head.
Learn moreForeclosure defense
If you are behind on your mortgage, there are often more options than you think. The sooner we talk, the more we can do.
Learn moreWhat to expect
A plain-language walkthrough of how bankruptcy works, what it does and does not do, and how the process actually feels.
Read the guideFree consultation
A short, confidential conversation. No documents, no judgment, no pressure to file. Just answers to your questions.
Request oneA calm path, one step at a time
You do not have to have it all figured out before you reach out. Most people feel better just from understanding their options.
Reach out
Call or send a short message. You decide how much to share. Everything you tell us stays private.
We talk it through
A free, unhurried conversation. We listen first, then explain your options in plain language.
You decide
No pressure, no sales pitch. If filing is not right for you, we will say so. The choice is always yours.
We handle the rest
If you move forward, we take care of the paperwork, the court, and the creditors, and keep you informed throughout.
Diane Whitfield
I have spent 15+ years helping people in Central Ohio work through debt and find a fresh start. Most of my clients arrive feeling ashamed and alone. They almost always leave the first conversation feeling lighter, because they finally understand what is possible.
I do consumer bankruptcy and debt relief, and I do it the same way every time: plainly, patiently, and without judgment. Whatever brought you here, it is more common than you think, and it does not define you.
- Admitted to the Ohio Bar, 2007
- Practices before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio
- Focused on consumer bankruptcy and debt relief
In their own words
A few notes from past clients, shared with their permission and kept anonymous out of respect for their privacy.
"I put off calling for almost a year because I was embarrassed. The first conversation was nothing like I feared. No judgment, just clear answers. I wish I had called sooner."
"We were about to lose our house. The plan we set up let us catch up and stay. Throughout, I always understood exactly what was happening and why."
"I expected to be talked down to. Instead I was treated like a person who had hit a rough patch. That mattered more than I can say. The calls finally stopped, and I can breathe again."