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Missouri Bankruptcy Legal Library | Castle Law Office Bankruptcy Informational Articles

Many of those considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankrutpcy are seeking basic information about the process of filing for bankruptcy in Missouri or Illinois. To help answer some of these questions, we have written a number of short, clear, and informative articles regarding bankruptcy in Missouri and Illinois. We hope that these informational bankrutpcy articles help you better understand bankruptcy topics such as Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 bankruptcy, life after bankruptcy, bankruptcy and foreclosure, bankruptcy law, and the bankruptcy process.

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• What Should You Do If You’re Unhappy With Your Lawyer?   
  Description: There are several steps you can take if you are unhappy with your bankruptcy lawyer -- whether your lawyer is not communicating effectively with you or whether your lawyer is acting unethically. Of course, the best way to make certain you are happy with your bankruptcy lawyer is to hire a good lawyer to being with!
• What Is the Aftermath of a Foreclosure in Illinois Like?   
  Description: Foreclosure is a difficult process for everyone and it might even compound the amount of debt you have. If the price of your home sells for less than the amount of your mortgage you will still owe the difference. A Illinois bankruptcy attorney might be able to help with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
• What Is Bankruptcy Credit Counseling?   
  Description: As of the new 2005 laws, all individuals filing for bankruptcy must take a credit counseling course. While some believe that these credit counseling courses only serve to make petitioning for bankruptcy more difficult, some may gain useful information from the class.
• Don’t Go Into Debt To Pay For A Summer Vacation   
  Description: The temptation to get away - far away - this summer is tempting, especially considering the financial stresses that millions of people face in Missouri and Illinois. However, going into debt in order to take a vacation is never a good plan. Learn more about this bad form of debt.
• Bankruptcy Fraud Is A Serious Crime In Missouri And Illinois   
  Description: Bankruptcy fraud is deplorable - and it can result in huge fines and up to five years in federal prison. Learn more about why people commit bankruptcy fraud in Missouri and Illinois - and why it's a bad choice to make for anyone.
• Payday Loans Can Be A Step Toward Bankruptcy   
  Description: Millions of people take advantage of payday loans each year across the country - but are they setting themselves up for financial problems in the future? While it is possible to responsible use payday loans, many families find themselves quickly digging themselves into large amounts of debt.
• Illinois Car Repossession Laws   
  Description: What situations are illegal for repossession? What happens when your car is repossessed in Illinois? Is there anything a St. Louis Missouri bankruptcy attorney can do about it?
• Can I File Bankruptcy in Illinois by Myself? | Fairview Heights, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney   
  Description: Filing bankruptcy by yourself in any state is a difficult task to say the least. What should you be looking out for when attempting to file without a St. Louis bankruptcy attorney.
• Three Ways The Economic Crisis Has Led To MO and IL Bankruptcies   
  Description: The large increase of in bankruptcies in Illinois and Missouri is intimately connected with the recent economic crisis and recession. Here are just three different reasons that the financial crisis in America has lead to individual and family bankruptcies across the country.
• What is the Foreclosure Process Like in Illinois? | Fairview Heights Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney   
  Description: You might find that the foreclosure process in Illinois is indeed a little different than in Missouri, which might be why you need to find a Fairview Heights or Belleville Illinois bankruptcy attorney or at least a St. Louis law firm who is experienced enough to know the difference.
• How Will The New Federal Credit Card Laws Effect Your Life In Illinois?   
  Description: The new federal credit card laws went into effect this month - but how will these new credit card industry regulations affect your life in Illinois? Below is a list of new credit card company laws that may change how you apply for or use credit.
• What Is the Difference Between Illinois Chapter 7 and Missouri Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?   
  Description: There is not much of a difference between Missouri and Illinois Chapter 7 bankruptcy except for the Illinois Chapter 7 means test. There are some specific items in the means test that may vary between Missouri and Illinois--and make the difference between being eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or not.
• What Are the Wage Garnishment Laws in Illinois?   
  Description: The wage garnishment laws in Illinois differ from Missouri in rates and types. In Illinois, the rate they take can be less but there is no decrease for a head of household. Bankruptcy can remove the garnishment on your check in Missouri and Illinois.
• Finding A Bankruptcy Lawyer In Illinois   
  Description: If you live in Illinois and are considering bankruptcy, how do you find the right attorney for your needs? This list of helpful tips can help you locate the right Illinois bankruptcy lawyer for your unique situation.

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