How Does Filing Bankruptcy Have Favorable Impact on Credit Score

Not  being able to pay your bills as they become due lowers your score  dramatically to the lower 500s, sometimes the 400s. If it is multiplied  with a lawsuit, a garnishment, repossession, multiple items with the  credit bureau, your score goes down dramatically. If you get rid of all  those debts, you start from scratch,

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What Is Reorganization Under The Bankruptcy Code?

For reorganizations there are 2 main Chapters available: Chapter 13  and Chapter 11. Only an individual may file a Chapter 13. High amounts  of debt can push an individual into Chapter 11. Corporations and  partnerships must file Chapter 11, although there is a provision for a  small business Chapter 11 with slightly different procedures from

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Student Loan Debt

One  of the most common questions we get is whether student loans are  dischargeable. And we have to be the bearer of bad news — no, you cannot  get rid of school loans in bankruptcy. Only in very rare cases of  “undue hardship” can student loans be forgiven. BANKRUPTCY MAY STILL BE PART OF THE

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What Is Cash Collateral And The Use Of Secured Property?

After the filing of the case the first motion usually filed is for a  Cash Collateral Order. Generally there is property that will be used for  the business that generates revenue. If the property has been used to  secure a loan the creditor must be given Adequate Protection. For  instance, if Accounts Receivables have been

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What Is Small Business Bankruptcy In Illinois?

After decades of helping individuals and businesses one thing is  clear. Each client is unique and that includes their problems,  situations, and possible solutions. Experienced lawyers do not offer  cookie cutter options. The Bankruptcy laws have parameters, rules and  regulations. Within these parameters experienced lawyers should look for  solutions that best fit the needs of

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Wage Garnishments-What is it? How to fight it and Keep Your Hard-

HOW DID MY WAGES GET GARNISHED? “I didn’t know someone sued me.” That is not uncommon. But the Clerk of the Court will show a judgment against you. A  Wage Garnishment demands that your employer pays them 15% of your gross  income: not net income. For example, gross income is $600 per week the  deduction

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