David M. Siegel

Yes. Bankruptcy is for the honest debtor. A Chicago attorney on what must be disclosed, including property others hold for you and inheritances you expect.

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No. You can file while completely current. Being up to date does not mean you are in good shape if every spare dollar goes to servicing debt.

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There is no minimum. What matters is your situation, not a number. A Chicago bankruptcy attorney on why the same balance ruins one household and not another.

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In most cases no. The only common exception is when an employer must be notified to stop an active wage garnishment. A Chicago attorney explains.

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Yes, and it often makes sense. If only one spouse carries the debt, only that spouse needs to file. A Chicago attorney explains when to file jointly instead.

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