If my ex is the co-signer of my car, and is filing bankruptcy, will it affect me keeping my car?
Yes, if you miss a payment they can come after the car. Many auto finance companies will come after vehicles unless the debtor signs a...
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Yes, if you miss a payment they can come after the car. Many auto finance companies will come after vehicles unless the debtor signs a...
The answer is determined by what you mean by "joint custody" -- Illinois law defines joint custody as the ability of the parents to cooperate and...
In Illinois there really is no such thing as "signing over rights" -- parental rights might be terminated by an adoption or by a court terminating...
It is up to the creditor whether they will offer you a reaffirmation agreement, they may not since you are 30-60 days behind. The loan modification...
You have to wait 8 years between the discharge and filing a new Chapter 7 bankruptcy, however, you can file a chapter 13 bankruptcy (so long as it...
I am not quite clear on what you mean. The homestead exemption in Illinois is $15,000 and you can claim $30,000 if you are married and filing...
Yes, if the bankruptcy was dismissed then you still owe the debt. Even if they repossessed the collateral there may have been a deficiency (amount...
DCFS has a wide range of authority. They have the right to come and see the house and meet with the other children. You should let your divorce...
Yes, this is a substantial change of circumstances. A portion of your unemployment will be for the children. You can ask the court to modify your...
That is a difficult question - how it turns out is whether the judge determines that the student loans are marital debts. You will be the one who...