Does Chicago’s NextGen CM/ECF System Require PACER Account Linking?
Attorneys and Trustees Face New Filing Requirements at Illinois Northern Bankruptcy Court Since May 24, 2021, all e-filers with privileges at the Illinois Northern Bankruptcy Court must link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded Individual PACER account to continue filing documents electronically. This one-time linking process represents a fundamental shift in how bankruptcy professionals interact […]
What Happens if I Miss My Chapter 7 Education Course in Cook County?
Missing Your Chapter 7 Education Course Can Derail Your Financial Fresh Start Missing your Chapter 7 education course deadline can transform your path to debt relief into an expensive detour that delays your financial recovery for months. Many Illinois bankruptcy filers breathe a sigh of relief after their meeting of creditors, thinking the hardest part […]
Which 18 Illinois Counties Are Covered by Chicago’s Bankruptcy Court?
Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Illinois? Know Your Court Jurisdiction First If you’re considering bankruptcy in Illinois, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District handles thousands of Chapter 7 cases each year, but you need to know which court has jurisdiction over your case. The Northern District covers 18 counties across two divisions, […]
Can Cook County Residents Use Free eSR Tool for Chapter 7 Filing?
Free Online Bankruptcy Filing Now Available for Chicago Area Residents If you’re facing overwhelming debt in Cook County and considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you’ll be relieved to know that the Northern District of Illinois offers a free electronic self-representation (eSR) tool that can help you file your petition without attorney fees. This online system provides […]
How to File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Cook County Illinois
Facing Financial Hardship? Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can Offer a Fresh Start If mounting debts have left you overwhelmed and unable to keep up with payments, Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides a legal path to discharge most debts and rebuild your financial future. As the most common bankruptcy form in the United States, Chapter 7 eliminates unsecured […]