What Happens to a Wage Deduction Order After Filing Chapter 7 in Illinois?
Filing Chapter 7 to Halt a Wage Deduction Order in Illinois Key Takeaways: Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Illinois triggers the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362, halting an active wage deduction order the moment your petition is filed. Illinois law under 735 ILCS 5/12-808(f) treats bankruptcy filing as a "lawful excuse" ending the […]