Articles from David M. Siegel

Bankruptcy Filing Software To Aid In Determining Chapter 7 or Chapter 13

This is the case of Duane Comersky who comes to me for a bankruptcy consultation.  Duane is currently residing on Laura Lai Street in Zion, Illinois, Lake County Illinois.  Duane has never filed for bankruptcy before; this is his first consultation with an attorney.  He does not own any real estate.  He is currently living+ Read MoreThe post

Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyer States “Fresh Start In Order”

This is the case of Amy Jackson who resides in Chicago, Illinois who was visiting me for a consultation on debt relief.  Ms.

Eliminate The Credit Card Debt Through Bankruptcy Filing

This is the case of Ms.

Bankruptcy Software Will Determine If Chapter 7 Or Chapter 13

This is the case of David Hammons who comes from Skokie, Illinois which is Cook County, Illinois.  He is married to Christine but Christine is going to be a non-filing spouse in this case.  Right off the bat, we are not sure whether this is going to be a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 so+ Read MoreThe post Bankruptcy Software Will Determine If Chapter 7 Or

Chapter 7 Fresh Start Recommendation

This is the case of Gail Sanders who lives on 60th St. in Chicago, Illinois.  She is interested in filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy to eliminate credit card debt.  Gail has never filed bankruptcy before.  She is not a homeowner.  She is renting.  Her landlord is St.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Is The Recommendation

This is the case of Kelly Stapick who comes to me from Villa Park, Illinois which is in DuPage County, Illinois.  She is also here with her husband, Joseph Stapick.   The couple does own real estate property worth approximately $190,000.  It’s a single-family home.  There is one mortgage on the property and they owe approximately+ Read MoreThe post Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Is The Recommenda

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Recommended For Jimmy Brownlow

This is the case of Jimmy Brownlow who resides in Chicago, Illinois.  He’s here for a consultation regarding Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.  Mr.

Bankruptcy Analysis For Barb T. From Chicago

This is the case of Barb from Chicago, Illinois.  Barb comes to my office with medical bills, credit card bills and most importantly, a home that she really cannot afford.  She has an equity loan on her home which matures in approximately 2 years.  She is considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy to eliminate her debt but+ Read MoreThe post Bankruptcy Analysis For Barb T.

Motion to Extend the Automatic Stay

In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, upon filing, there is a creation of the Automatic Stay which protects the debtor against certain actions by creditors.  If the debtor is filing a bankruptcy case where a prior case was dismissed within the last year, then the Automatic Stay unless extended, will expire after 30 days.  This+ Read MoreThe post Motion to Extend the Automatic Stay appeared first on

Motion To Impose The Automatic Stay In A Chicago Bankruptcy Case

If you are filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case in Chicago and in the prior year you have had two or more cases dismissed, then you are going to want to impose the Automatic Stay in your current filing.  By the fact that you have had two or more bankruptcy cases dismissed within a calendar+ Read MoreThe post Motion To Impose The Automatic Stay

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