Can banks have settlement money of workmen's comp when there is a deficiency judgment?

No. In Illinois a Worker's Compensation Settlement is entirely exempt from all forms of collection. If you were to file a bankruptcy before you...

I filed bankruptcy and my lawyer did not do the affirmation to not include my home and car and now they are not getting reported

In Illinois reaffirming a house is not done. There is no good reason to do so under Bankruptcy or Illinois law except the credit report, and there...

Garnishment after filling Bankruptcy

It's not clear if you filed a Chapter 13 or a 7. I'm going to assume 7. Step one is to tell your attorney to get off his butt or get a new...

My Chapter 7 Bankruptcy was finalized at the beginning of this year, Now my Creditor is trying to Garnish my money again.

Your attorney is missing an opportunity for you and for him. Any experienced Illinois bankruptcy attorney would be glad to take the case. Illinois...

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My girlfriend got a payday installment loan for $500 made several payments on it, but has now lost her job what should she do?

I agree with everyone else, but I wanted to add a quick note: If your girlfriend doesn't pay the loan, then the payday loan place might try to...

I had an accident which an injury I filed chap 13 can they still sue me if they are named on it ?

Sort of. The bankruptcy code will prevent them from suing you and from trying to collect the medical bills without the approval of the bankruptcy...

I have filed chap 13 and meet with the trustee but found out i owed another person

You should contact your attorney and let them know about the debt. Your attorney may amend your paperwork to include them and then they will have...

How much do I pay in court costs in a chapter 13 bankruptcy in Illinois, cook county - what is the standard percentage?

It looks like you are trying to calculate your minimum GUC payment to determine how much a plan would cost you. Don't. This calculation is way...

Can I sue a ambulance company if I hurt my back trying to lift a patient back in his wheelchair.

You don't make it clear, but it sounds like you are an EMT or some other person employed by the Ambulance Company? If so you may have a worker's...

Chapter 7 personal injury lawsuit

$15,000 of your loss of consortium claim is exempt. As an Illinois Bankruptcy attorney I can assure that a claim for loss of consortium is exempt...

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