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 […]
Your Chicago bankruptcy lawyer With consumer debt being at an all-time high, creditors are aggressively attempting to collect debt. Creditors can collect debt through various means but one of the most effective methods is garnishing your wages. Having your wages garnished by a creditor makes an already bad financial situation worse. It can prevent you from […]
Your Chicago Bankruptcy Lawyer Having your wages garnished by a creditor can have a crippling effect on your financial wellbeing. Creditors can garnish your wages after filing a lawsuit against you, obtaining a judgement, and issuing a citation to discover assets. The court will then compel your employer to withhold a certain amount of money […]
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