My Bankruptcy Has Been Filed
What Is Next?
Congratulations, your bankruptcy has been filed and you are protected from your creditors by the federal bankruptcy laws and the automatic stay. Your creditors may not foreclose on your home, repossess a vehicle or proceed with most legal action against you without the permission of the federal bankruptcy court.
What You Can Expect
The following is general information provided to help you better understand the chapter 7 bankruptcy process and the chapter 13 bankruptcy process in Illinois. It is not intended to be specific legal advice, so if you have specific legal questions please remember, we are always a phone call or an email away.
In Illinois, the process is quite different between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, so please follow the link below that corresponds with the type of bankruptcy you filed. If you should have questions after reading this information, please contact our office.