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What Is A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Posted on January 15th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
Also known as a wage earner’s plan, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows individuals and couples with a regular income to reorganize their debts. Chapter 13 debtors propose a plan to repay all or a portion of their debts through monthly payments to a Chapter 13 trustee. The maximum length of a Chapter 13 plan is […]
My Wife Wants To Drop Domestic Violence Charges … No Problem In State?
Posted on January 8th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
Domestic violence charges are very serious accusations that result in severe penalties including jail time. Because the state of Illinois puts a high priority on protecting the victims of domestic violence, law enforcement officers are required to arrest an offender if the officers witness any sign of injury to the victim. Domestic violence charges favor […]
Do I Have To List All Creditors? I Want To Pay Some Of Them Back?
Posted on December 26th, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
When you file a bankruptcy case, you must list all creditors in your bankruptcy forms. If you fail to list a creditor, that debt will not be eligible for a discharge. Because a bankruptcy discharge is the ultimate goal of filing for bankruptcy relief, it is important that you list each creditor so that the […]
Can I Have A Jury Trial On Misdemeanor Domestic Battery?
Posted on December 23rd, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
If you have been charged with misdemeanor domestic battery, you need to consult our office as soon as possible. Even though domestic battery is typically charged as a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois, you may be facing a fine of up to $2,500 and jail time up to 364 days if you are found guilty. […]
What are the Grounds for Divorce in Illinois?
Posted on December 22nd, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
What are the Grounds for Divorce in Illinois? from Joe Pioletti Parties must have grounds for divorce in Illinois; however, Illinois does allow “irreconcilable differences” as one of the grounds for divorce. Learn more about The Grounds for Divorce in Illinois in this presentation.
Free Report: How Does the Judge Decide Custody Issues in Illinois?
Posted on December 19th, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
Illinois courts and lawmakers, as those in most states, have adopted policies that are in the best interest of the child. These policies encourage parents to work through their child custody issues to come to a mutual agreement that is in the best interest of the children and both parents. Topics covered in this report […]
Identity Theft: The Criminal Charge for Using Someone Else’s Name
Posted on December 16th, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
Identity theft is a serious crime that is prosecuted aggressively in the State of Illinois. Under Illinois law, it is a crime to use someone else’s name or personal identification to fraudulently obtain credit, money, goods, services, or other property or commit any felony theft or other felony violation of State law. This also applies […]
Bankruptcy and Credit Ratings: Will Bankruptcy Effect My Credit Rating?
Posted on December 11th, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
One of the questions that we receive most often concerns bankruptcy and credit ratings. Clients are often concerned how bankruptcy will affect their credit score. While there is some truth to the statement that bankruptcy and credit ratings are connected, it is often not in the way that most people assume. Most people assume that […]
What Is The Monetary Cost Of Divorce?
Posted on December 9th, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
The emotional cost of divorce is significant; however, the financial cost of divorce is often one of the top concerns for most family law clients. As attorneys, we understand that the cost of divorce is an issue for clients because many are still adjusting to having only one income in the household as they struggle […]
What is the HGN Field Sobriety Test?
Posted on December 2nd, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
When a driver is stopped by law enforcement officers in Illinois under the suspension of driving under the influence (DUI), the officer typically performs a variety of field sobriety tests, including the HGN field sobriety test, to determine if an arrest for DUI is justified. There are three standardized field sobriety tests used by law […]