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BANKRUPTCY & DEBT RELIEF
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A starting point when collections become overwhelming.
Collection calls can make it difficult to prioritize. For Carol Stream residents, begin by identifying lawsuits, garnishments, and secured debts, then gather the remaining accounts. You do not have to know the legal category of every obligation before requesting a consultation.
Group court papers, home and vehicle statements, unsecured accounts, and tax or support notices separately. Keep envelopes if they help identify receipt dates. Make a note of the contact information used by each collector.
Before choosing a chapter, identify what you need the discussion to resolve. Are you trying to understand a notice, keep up with a secured payment, or evaluate whether your current debt payments are sustainable? Bring those goals as well as the balances.
Chapter 7 guidance explains the questions surrounding discharge and property. Chapter 13 guidance introduces the repayment structure. Use the side-by-side comparison as a starting point, then discuss the facts rather than trying to self-select a chapter.
Meet with Gerald Bauer Jr. by Zoom or telephone from Carol Stream. The firm’s office is at 400 N. Schmidt Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440. Call 630-261-9033 to arrange your free consultation.
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BANKRUPTCY & DEBT RELIEF
Bauer Law, LLC
400 N. Schmidt Rd.
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Consultations by Zoom or telephone.
Attorney advertising. General information only; this website does not provide advice about an individual case. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results depend on the facts and applicable law. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
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