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Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Future Credit?
The decision to declare bankruptcy is no doubt a difficult one. The concern for most people is what consequences bankruptcy will have on their credit score. To avoid any surprises that may arise as a result of declaring bankruptcy, Illinois residents must understand...
Hit and Run Illinois Traffic
What Should I do After a Hit-and-Run? Being involved in a car accident is never easy. There can be serious injuries sustained, insurance claims to handle, medical bills to pay, and car damages to repair. One thing that makes this situation worse is if the other car...
Marital Property in Illinois
When you get married, you are not contemplating divorce. Unfortunately, a large percentage of marriages end in divorce. During divorce, one of the biggest concerns is often the division of property between the two former spouses. In order to determine which party gets...
What happens To My Engagement Ring If The Wedding Is Called Off?
Getting engaged is one of the most exciting events in one’s life. You have found the love of your life and cannot wait to spend the rest of your life with them. However, things can go badly and suddenly the engagement is off. Along with dealing with pain and...
Difference between Misdemeanor and Felony in Illinois?
What is the Difference Between a Misdemeanor and Felony? Being charged with a crime can be terrifying. You probably have a lot of questions: What is the crime? What kind of trouble will I get in? What are the penalties? One of the biggest questions might be in regards...
My Home is Being Foreclosed?
What Happens if My Home is Foreclosed Upon? Life is unpredictable. Financial hardships happen, and suddenly you find yourself facing a foreclosure action. Do not panic; there are options and help out there for you. It is good to know the general timeline of a...
Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy
Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy One of the biggest questions and concerns when filing for bankruptcy is how it will affect your credit score in the future. After filing bankruptcy in Illinois, your credit score will go down, there is no getting around that. Often,...
Will County Bankruptcy Options
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, there are many factors to take into account. Bankruptcy can be a strategic financial move to give you a fresh start at rehabilitating your credit score and creating a successful...
Will County Order Of Protection
Obtaining an Order of Protection in Illinois Domestic violence is a widespread problem that can have dangerous and even deadly consequences. If you are a victim of domestic violence, there are protections available to you. First and foremost, if you feel threatened by...
What is the Required Drug/Alcohol Evaluation in an Illinois DUI Case?
In Illinois anyone arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs must undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation for sentencing purposes. Evaluations can also be conducted when requesting reinstatement of driving privileges. Joliet, Plainfield, and other...
What to do if You Are Ticketed for Driving with an Expired Registration
If you are a Will County or Illinois resident who has been ticketed for driving with an expired registration, your first step should be renewing it to show you are now driving with a valid registration. In Will County or anywhere in Illinois, the penalty for driving...
Should I File For Bankruptcy Before or After I Get a Divorce?
A married couple living in Joliet or Will County, Illinois who is considering filing bankruptcy and divorce will have many factors to consider determining which they should file first. These factors include how much property needs to be divided, how much debt the...
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