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Plain-English articles on bankruptcy, debt, accidents, and your rights, written by our attorneys for Illinois families.
After an accident, the friendly voice on the phone is usually an insurance company — and its job is to pay you as little as possible, as fast as possible. Here's why you should talk to a lawyer before you say a word.
Read more →Struggling with debt and terrified of losing your home? As of January 1, 2026, a major change to Illinois law more than tripled the protection for your home's equity in bankruptcy.
Read more →“Settle your debt for pennies on the dollar!” For most Illinois consumers, debt settlement companies are predatory. Here's how they really work — and why bankruptcy is almost always the better option.
Read more →Every year, your tax refund vanishes on high-interest cards and urgent repairs, and you end up right back where you started. Here are 3 reasons using it to file bankruptcy can break the cycle.
Read more →The City of Chicago created a program that can erase parking tickets older than 3 years after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Here's how the steps work.
Read more →We'll explain your options in plain English, with no pressure.
