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When Income Taxes May Be Discharged In Bankruptcy
Posted on June 11th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
For individuals burdened with tax debt, bankruptcy might seem like a way out. But not all taxes are treated the same under bankruptcy law. The possibility of discharging income taxes depends on several important factors. While sales and employment taxes are typically non-dischargeable, certain income tax debts may qualify—if specific conditions are met. The Type […]
Can Bankruptcy Erase Student Loans? Here’s The Hard Truth
Posted on June 11th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When debt becomes overwhelming, bankruptcy can sometimes feel like the only path forward. Many people hope it will wipe the slate clean, including burdensome student loans. But here’s the hard truth—most borrowers won’t be able to discharge student loan debt through bankruptcy. That doesn’t mean there are no options, but it does mean it’s important […]
Injuries That Occur In Boating Accidents
Posted on June 11th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Boating is often associated with relaxation and recreation, but accidents on the water can lead to serious injuries with lasting consequences. Collisions, falls, and unsafe conditions can turn a day of fun into a medical emergency. By understanding the full extent of your injuries and the treatment that you may need to recover, you can […]
What should I do if I’ve been arrested in Illinois? – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on June 9th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This transcription was AI generated Transcription: 00:00:04 The first thing you should do if you’ve been arrested in Illinois is call our office, Pileleti, Pillet, and Nichols. Ask for one of our expert attorneys who understand the process, who know the judges, experience in dealing with the state’s attorneys in your county. Sometimes the […]
What exactly does a prenup cover? (And what can’t it do?) – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on June 9th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This transcription was AI generated Transcription: 00:00:04 When drafting a prenup, it’s essentially a contract between two consenting adults, and almost everything is on the table as long as it’s not unconscionable, unethical, or not proper under the law. Many prenuptual agreements or premarital contracts will focus on whether or not a spouse upon […]
How is child support calculated in Illinois? – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on May 22nd, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This Transcript was auto-populated Transcript: 00:00:04 Child support in the state of Illinois is calculated per statute under what’s called the income shares model. What they do or what a judge is assigned to do if a case would come before them is put a calculation together that would factor in each party’s gross […]
Will I have to pay (or receive) spousal support? – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on May 22nd, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This Transcript was auto-populated Transcript: 00:00:04 The calculation to determine if you are to receive what they call maintenance in the state of Illinois, what they used to call alimony, is primarily based on the duration of the marriage and what each spouse makes. So, if you have a situation where you have a […]
Can a bankruptcy get rid of student loan? – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on May 19th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This Transcript was auto-populated Transcript: 00:00:01 in a bankruptcy get rid of student loans? Uh, unfortunately, the answer to that is no for a vast majority of people, unless you can show what’s called an undue hardship, which is a legal term, and it doesn’t apply to very many people, a very small percentage […]
Can a bankruptcy stop a foreclosure? – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on May 19th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This Transcript was auto-populated Transcript: 00:00:01 Can a bankruptcy stop a foreclosure? And the answer to that is absolutely. A bankruptcy once it is filed puts in place the automatic stay as long as you file the bankruptcy before the sale date that would be set at the very end of a foreclosure. So […]
Can a bankruptcy stop a wage garnishment? – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on May 19th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This Transcript was auto-populated Transcript: 00:00:00 Can a bankruptcy stop a wage garnishment that has already started? And the answer is yes. Once you file a bankruptcy, the automatic stay, which is the protection that you get from filing a bankruptcy, whether you file a chapter 7 or or a chapter 13 or or […]