Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Illinois

do i have to file bankruptcy?

I have a credit card debt.What's going to happen if i don't pay my debt without filling bankruptcy?It's illegal or not?


Asked on 11/24/02, 12:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Dobra Charles Wm. Dobra, Ltd.

Re: do i have to file bankruptcy?

Unsecured credit card debt is treated differently in Ch. 7 and Ch. 13 cases. It usually is discharged 100% in a Ch. 7 case, and paid off partially in a Ch. 13 case. Unfortunately, based on the "facts" that you provided it is impossible to provide further comments.

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Answered on 11/25/02, 11:11 am


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