Question: We filed for Ch 13 bankruptcy, but I’m thinking about divorcing. , Should I file for ch 7 before divorce or whats best option? We are one year into our Ch 13 plan with 100% repayment. We have stopped making payments on house and
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Update — Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act Extended 1 More Year
Under the “Fiscal Cliff” deal, the IRS provisions which eliminated taxes on forgiven debt for short sales on houses was extended. It was set to expire at the end of 2012. Now it will be extended until the end of 2013. I previously posted that
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Bankruptcy and Divorce: Getting through the Maze
width=”300″ height=”189″> Dealing with financial problems is not easy. When clients are also dealing with divorce issues, it makes their situation much more difficult. Most of the time, when clients call me, the bankruptcy lawyer, they are already separated and trying to sort out their
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Video – Frequently Asked Bankruptcy Questions
Check out our video – Clients’ Questions: Frequently Asked Bankruptcy Questions Daniel J Winter BankruptcyLawChicago.com Djw@DWinterLaw.com
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As a corporation, do I need a lawyer to file a ” Challenge dischargeability of certain debts” in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case?
A person on Avvo.com asked a question of whether a corporation needs a lawyer to file a “challenge” to the dischargeability of certain debts: Here is my answer: A corporation is required to have an attorney represent it in court generally. You should contact a
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How to Fill out Schedules in Bankruptcy Case- Consult an Experienced Bankruptcy Attorney
Question on Avvo.com: I am in the process of filing chapter 13 to stop a home foreclosure. A few days ago, I received a letter from my mortgage company (who holds the note) stating my loan servicing would be sold to another company. Do I
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What to Do If You Were Just Served with Foreclosure Papers- See My Answer
Question: I was just served foreclosure papers. now what.. I know I have to go to court, but when shoulkd i get a lawyer invloved. thanks. I will also be looking for an attorney specializing in this field. My answer: It is important to consult
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Check out my profile on Linked-in
Here is a link to my Linked-in profile. Linked-in is a useful tool to make connections andd stay on top of developments in your field. Feel free to connect with me! http://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljwinter?trk=shareTw Daniel J. Winter Law Offices of Daniel J. Winter 53 W. Jackson Boulevard
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Can a Bankruptcy Court Take Property Even Though it is Owned by Multiple People?
Here is the Question: I live in Illinois and have property in canada. I own it with my 2 brothers, sister, and dad. Asked about 1 hour ago – Joliet, IL I may have to file bankruptcy in 2 years when I retire. Can they
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Another Fiscal Cliff? Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act Set to Expire January 1st, 2013.
You would have to be living in a cave not to have heard about the “Fiscal Cliff” that will happen if Congress doesn’t come up with a financial deal by the end of the year. But another law is set to expire which is almost
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