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A Step-by-Step Guide in Filing for Bankruptcy
Posted on April 19th, 2021 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Filing for Bankruptcy Sometimes life doesn’t go as anticipated, and our finances suffer. When money situations get particularly bad, declaring bankruptcy may become necessary. Doing so protects you legally, as well as prevents wages from being garnished. Here’s what needs to be done to file properly. Gather Documents Besides your credit report, you need to […]
Rebuilding Credit After Filing for Bankruptcy
Posted on June 28th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Lawyer Dealing with overwhelming debt can be solved in a few ways. However, one of the best ways to dispense of it and wipe the slate clean is through bankruptcy. This legal process sets out to pay what debts can be paid, either through selling assets or a payment plan. Once the […]
What a Bankruptcy Lawyer Does for You
Posted on May 11th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy Lawyer Are you thinking about filing bankruptcy? A lot of Americans nowadays have to, given the state of debt. If you’re thinking about filing bankruptcy, you do not want to file alone. While it is possible to file alone, you should have a lawyer at your side. Bankruptcy lawyers have the knowledge and experience […]
Key Differences Between Chapters 7 and 13 Bankruptcy Filings
Posted on April 2nd, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy Lawyer When a person finds themselves deep in a pit of debt, there may not appear to be any end. Many people do not think of how much bankruptcy can help. One reason for this is there is a general lack of knowledge about the bankruptcy process and how it works. Find out more […]
I’m Receiving Debt Collection Calls – What Should I Do?
Posted on March 11th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy Lawyer If you’re facing mounting debt, you are probably already stressed about paying it back. The weight of the financial burden can be sometimes too much to bear. Daily and monthly expenses, now combined with an enormous debt, may feel as though you are on a treadmill and can never get ahead. An attorney […]
How to Fight Back Against Debt Collection Robocalls
Posted on February 1st, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy Lawyer Debt collection calls to a person’s cell phone may be painfully annoying, especially when a collector calls multiple times per day. It may get so bad to where a consumer doesn’t even answer an unrecognized number, out of assumption that it is just another robot message. As a consumer, it is important that […]
Do I Need an Attorney if My Wages are Being Garnished?
Posted on January 18th, 2020 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bankruptcy Lawyer If you owe money to your creditors, one way for them to collect the debt that you have neglected to pay is to garnish your wages. Do you need the help of an attorney if your wages are being garnished and you want to challenge the amount or the garnishment? Can you do […]
Do I Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Posted on July 27th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
Do I Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? The question of whether a person can qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy became an issue in 2005 with the enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA). Creditors lobbied for a Means Test to be added to the Bankruptcy Code as a way of […]
Free Report: Illinois 341 First Meeting of Creditors – What Do You Need to Know
Posted on July 10th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
When you file bankruptcy under Chapter 7, Chapter 13, or Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, you are required to attend a First Meeting of Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors is scheduled by the court 20 to 40 days after the filing of your bankruptcy case. Each debtor must appear at the […]
Can I File Bankruptcy If I’m Being Sued?
Posted on July 7th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
“Is it too late to file bankruptcy if I have been served with a lawsuit?” Our attorneys are asked this question far too often. Unfortunately, some people wait far too long before considering bankruptcy as a way to solve their debt problems. In some cases, they wait until they are being sued before they consult […]