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What is Reaffirmation Agreement in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Posted on May 5th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, you must include all of your creditors in the bankruptcy filing regardless of whether you intend to continue paying any of your debts after the bankruptcy case is closed. For example, you must include student loan debt in your bankruptcy case even though it is an unsecured […]
Can I Keep My Car If I File Bankruptcy?
Posted on April 30th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
If your car is about to be repossessed, it can be a terrifying situation. You need your vehicle to take care of your family and to travel to and from work. You are doing your best to earn enough money to catch up the car payments; however, if the lender takes your car, you may […]
DUI Stop: Why Does A Police Officer Want Me To Follow An Object With My Eyes?
Posted on April 28th, 2015 by Don Pioletti
An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois typically begins with a DUI stop. A police officer may suspect that you are driving under the influence if you are swerving, changing lanes suddenly, or driving too slow. If the officer suspects you are intoxicated, he will pull you over. However, an officer may […]
The True Cost of a Divorce: Calculating the Cost of a Divorce in Illinois
Posted on April 24th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
The True Cost of a Divorce: Calculating the Cost of Divorce in Illinois from Joe Pioletti Most people assume the cost of a divorce is purely financial; however, a divorce has a tremendous emotional cost for the entire family. Learn more about the true cost of a divorce in Illinois in this presentation.
Can I Represent Myself? What Can A Criminal Defense Lawyer Do For Me?
Posted on April 23rd, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
Have you been charged with a felony or misdemeanor in central Illinois? Have law enforcement officers asked you to come into the office to answer some questions? If so, you may be wondering if you can represent yourself or if you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer. You may be wondering what a criminal […]
Protecting Assets in Bankruptcy
Posted on April 16th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
Filing bankruptcy accomplishes several goals. First, filing bankruptcy gives an individual relief from debts that he or she cannot pay. When you are struggling to pay your basic living expenses, the thought of paying credit card bills, medical expenses, and other debts can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, a financial crisis such as losing your job or […]
Will My Employer Find Out That I Filed Bankruptcy?
Posted on April 14th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
Are you unable to pay your bills after you pay your living expenses each month? Are bill collectors and creditors contacting you at home and at work? Have you been threatened with a lawsuit to collect a debt? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, filing bankruptcy will give you the peace of […]
What If My Spouse Does Not Respond To The Divorce Petition After Service?
Posted on April 9th, 2015 by Don Pioletti
Making the decision to end a marriage is a difficult and painful process; however, in most cases, it is the first step in the healing process after the relationship has deteriorated into divorce. Typically, one of the spouses takes the initiative to hire an attorney to begin the divorce process. In Illinois, the divorce […]
What Are the Top 8 Mistakes Defendants Make in DUI Cases
Posted on April 8th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
What Are The Top 8 Mistakes Defendants Make In DUI Cases? from Joe Pioletti Avoid these 8 mistakes defendants make in DUI cases in Illinois.
Joint Bankruptcy: Does My Spouse Have To File Bankruptcy?
Posted on April 7th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
Facing financial problems is difficult for anyone; however, when you have a family to support, making ends meet while trying to pay off debts may be impossible. When there is no money left over each month to pay debts after you pay your family’s living expenses, you may want to consider filing bankruptcy. In […]