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Terry
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Chapter 13
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Feb 1 – Updated census bureau median income in Illinois
For Illinois Bankruptcy filings: Census Bureau Median Family Income By Family Size
(Cases Filed On and After February 1,...
Foreclosure and bankruptcy
My clients often call and ask me how long does a foreclosure take?How much time do I have in my house?Or how much time do I have to file Chapter 13 to stop the foreclosure?
Excellent questions. The generic answer is anywhere from 6-9...
Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Law update
Projected Disposable Income is the Same as Disposable Income(Form B22C Controls)In re Farrar-Johnson, WL 2662709 (Bankr. N. D. Ill. 9/15/06.)
Under Chapter 13 where a debtor is above the median income, section 1325(b)(3) makes clear...
Divorce, bankruptcy and real estate
Divorce.Bankruptcy.Real Estate.
These 3 areas of law are often intertwined.Yes, it's true, my office handles all three practice areas.But for each client, these issues all come together. Divorce clients, who have racked up the debt...
Launching Spanish Bankruptcy website
We have been up to some exciting things lately. We have launched our Spanish version of Chicago Bankruptcy Network, or "Red de la bancarrota de Chicago" en Espanol! The site is located...
Updated Median Income Figures for Means Test Calculations
As of Cases filed on or after October 1, 2006, the US Census bureau has issued new figures to compare a debtor's income against the for Median Income Level for their family size in their state.
The new figures are as follows for Illinois:
Family...
Bankruptcy and credit reports
I am often asked 'How long will bankruptcy stay on my credit report?'
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, bankruptcy filing can remain on your credit report for up to 10 years. However, most debtors are able to get new credit shortly after...