Should I file bankruptcy during divorce or after ?

There is not an easy answer to your question. If it would benefit you both to file bankruptcy, then you should do it together before you are...

My husband and I live in illinois and are filing for chapter 7. How much exemption value can we use on our cars?

The vehicle exemption is $2400.00. Since both vehicles are in your husband's name, only one exemption will be available. Yours cannot be applied....

Workmans comp claims adjuster says they will only settle if I quite my job

It is not in your interest to represent yourself in this matter. Legal fees are statutorily set. Provided the insurer continues to pay the...

You have multiple issues and should be consulting an attorney. It is not likely that you will successfully cover everything that should be...

What would happen to a persons assets in Illinois if they have no spouse or living children and die with no will?

This would need to be worked through the laws of descent and distribution. I recommend you schedule a consultation before taking any...

Can you run a credit check on someone who is deceased?

While using trust laws to demand information is likely the best way to proceed, providing truthful information to the credit card companies may...

While the board or an individual homeowner should rely on an attorney to review specific questions since rare exceptions may apply, generally the...

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I received a lower back injury on the job a few years back. My doctor put me on a permanent light duty restriction.

I believe they will be offering you a settlement, but I agree with the strong encouragement you are receiving to hire an attorney. I would not be...

My benefits have been terminated because the company hired a phisician so called "independent" said its non occupatinal injury

It is critical that you take the information you have to an attorney promptly. While I would not handle this for you, I have worked regularly with...

My spouse died w/out a will in IL. Iwas an authrozid user on cred. cards but it was never a joint account.Am iresponsible this?

I recommend you run your credit report to determine your responsibility for the various accounts. The reports through all three of the major...