Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Illinois

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

When I get the Banruptcy kit for

chapter 7 will it include everything

I need to file? Will I need a lawyer

to file? Will I have to do anything

else before or after I file? How long

will it take for the process take start to finish? Thanks.


Asked on 7/17/07, 7:59 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terrance Leeders Leeders Law

Re: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

I am not familiar with a bankruptcy kit.

There are about 60 pages of documents that need to be prepared for a normal chapter 7 case. There are deadlines and specific requirements and documents that have to be submitted to the trustee in your case. It is always recommended to hire a lawyer to help you with the process. The attorney can help you take the right steps to re-establish credit afterwards too.

Contact me and I'll be happy to give you a free consultation about your case.

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Answered on 7/18/07, 12:40 pm
Charles Dobra Charles Wm. Dobra, Ltd.

Re: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

I can see that you are attempting to save money. However, since the modifications that took place in October 2005 to the bankruptcy statutes, I doubt that you have the technical expertise to meet all the technical requirements/deadlines etc. Good Luck! Money spent on a lawyer might be a good investment. Just my thoughts.

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Answered on 7/18/07, 4:02 pm


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