Here is a posting that I came across for a free legal guide.
Note, that it is always wise to talk to a lawyer to get exact advice based on your unique position.
I offer free bankruptcy consultations, so pick up the phone and...
Student Loans – Mostly Nondischargable
as printed in the Sun Times:
Students and loans: 'Til death do us part
May 6, 2007
BY DAVE NEWBART Staff Reporter dnewbart@suntimes.com
They liken it to a financial death sentence.
They can't get a car loan,...
Arlington Heights, Illinois Law Office
Greetings. I just wanted to announce that we are now open for business in Arlington Heights, IL. We have a part time weekend office at
Arlington Heights Rd. Ste. 113 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Map and driving directions
We...
Save Money on Gas
I am here to provide useful tips and tricks to help my clients, and those who can take certain steps to help avoid bankruptcy.
Top 10 Fuel Saving TipsFrom Aaron Gold,Your Guide to Cars.(as posted on...
PMSI does not transfer When Original Security Interest Is Terminated and collateral is used for New Financingt by a new debtor
"A Purchase Money Security Interest Is Not Refinanced When the Original Security Interest Is Terminated and New Financing Is Used By a New Debtor to Acquire the Same Collateral"
The case of Lewiston State Bank v. Greenline Equipment,...
Save some money!
As a bankruptcy attorney in Chicago, I see many different people come through my office. It amazes me on the amount of money people spend on a day to day basis. Routinely people put down that they spend $500 a month on food, then make a...
Must I list all of my debts in bankruptcy?
Recently, I received an email asking about filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy The writer asks:
"Do I choose which debts I want to include in my bankruptcy or does the trustee do this? I have a bank loan for my truck which I pay on time and...
Can a spouse file an individual bankruptcy?
I received an email today from a prospective client asking if a spouse could file bankruptcy without her spouse. Excellent question.
Although both spouses are not required to file bankruptcy jointly, the Bankruptcy Code does require...
Substantial Abuse, Bankruptcy Planning & Chapter 7 bankruptcy
What does one have to do, or in this case from Wisconsin, NOT DO, to create substantial abuse ?
RECENT CASES: Feb. 6. 2007
Chapter 7 Debtor who fails to aggressively seek out work before the case is subject to dismissal based on...
Surrender Vehicle in Chapter 13 – Creditor allowed an unsecured deficiency balance
Northern District of Illinois - Eastern Division Chicago Bankruptcy Judge Squires recently ruled in the chapter 13 case of Linda J. Blanco, 06B 13223, where debtor tried to surrender a vehicle in full satisfaction of the claim owed. Judge...