Yearly Archives: 2014

Bankruptcy And Foreclosure: Can I Save My Home?

Chapter 7 & Foreclosure Filing bankruptcy can go a long way toward saving a home that’s in foreclosure. Each chapter of the bankruptcy code will affect the outcome or the continuation of a foreclosure case differently. Under chapter 7 bankruptcy law, and automatic stay will kick in which will temporarily halt a foreclosure case. In […]

Can I File Chapter 13 Bankruptcy If I Am Unemployed?

You don’t have to be employed to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, you do need a steady source of income to be able to fund the chapter 13 plan. This income could be Social Security, disability, rental income, investment income, unemployment benefits and other sources of income such as family assistance. There is a misconception […]

What Happens To Personally Guaranteed Debt In A Business Bankruptcy?

When a business files for bankruptcy and closes its doors, it is filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy. This means that the company or corporation will no longer operate under that name and will no longer transact any business whatsoever under that name. Provided the corporation has no assets, creditors are unable to collect on their […]

When Debt Has Got You Down…..Consider This!

If you are struggling financially, please know that help is available. You do not have to go through another spring and another summer with financial problems. Have you looked into filing bankruptcy? Have you looked into reorganizing under chapter 13? Have you explored all of your options to get out of this debt? If not, […]

What Happens To Unsecured Creditors If They Don’t File A Claim?

One of the many benefits of filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy case is the ability to repay creditors less than what’s owed in many cases. Some cases don’t require a full payment to unsecured creditors. This all depends upon the income and expenses of the debtor as well as the debtor’s ability to repay the […]

Credit Card Spending Can Lead To Bankruptcy Filing

In Chicago and around the country, people are over spending on their credit cards. Maybe it’s the have it now, pay for it later mentality. Maybe it’s the convenience of not having to carry cash. Maybe it’s the enticements of rewards by using the card. Whatever the reason, folks have become too reliant on credit […]