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Practical questions for a household debt review.
When a loan involves collateral, the consequences of nonpayment can differ from an ordinary unsecured bill. West Chicago residents can identify secured accounts before the consultation and explain which property is at risk.
Bring contracts and recent statements for loans secured by a car, home, or other property. List the balance, payment, arrears, and any collection notice separately.
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 West Chicago. The firm’s office is at 400 N. Schmidt Rd., Bolingbrook, IL 60440. Call 630-261-9033 to arrange your free consultation.
No. Liens and personal liability are separate questions. Ask how the particular secured debt would be treated.
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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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