Effective November 1, 2011 the Bankruptcy Court Clerk has increased bankruptcy filing fees.  Chapter 7 filing fees are increasing to $306 and Chapter 13 filing fees will now be $281. For a free bankruptcy consultation in the Chicago area, feel...

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Leeders & Associates, Ltd. has several office locations to serve your needs throughout Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and can handle cases throughout the state.   The firm focuses on consumer and small business bankruptcy cases, filing...

There is much to say at this time of year regarding tax returns. One thing that comes up, is that many of my clients take refund anticipation loans to get their refund sooner. I've seen several commercials now on TV hyping these loans from...

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A recent 7th Circuit Case In re: Smith, No. 08-3358 (9/23/09). Appeal, N.D. Ill., E. Div. Affirmed ruled that is was permissible to let 2 civil action cases continue in state court (regarding sexual assault against debtor-physician) because...

Barack Obama laid out his plan of attack to help solve or lessen the impact of the mortgage/real estate crisis that has haunted millions of homeowners. It is a $75 billion multi-pronged attack. It will help make it easier to afford their...

President Obama is expected to lay out his strategy this Wednesday to help curb home foreclosures through Chapter 13 loan modifications. He is slated to address this and other factors of the housing crisis that sparked the financial sector...

This is good news for debtors. Debtors are allowed to take the standard ownership deduction on the means test calculation for vehicles that are paid in full.

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With the coming new year, we anticipate a surge in business. After all, holiday bills will be coming due, people will make New Year's resolutions to get their finances in order, not to mention tax refund time as well.

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