the co-signer is just as responsible for the debt as you are, hence the name "co-signer"
Bankruptcy can stay on your credit report for 10 years. For more information about debt and bankruptcy, it is best to consult with an attorney. They can provide a complete picture of the benefits and negatives of filing for bankruptcy.
The lender may garnish your wages for a judgment against a debt in Illinois, even after repossession.
If you are not going to reafirm the loan, in other words- keep and pay for the car, then yes the bank will want the car back. Usually they will try to get the car back shortly after your 1st court date when the court has oked your petition to go thru bankruptcy.
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Executive Summary - There are now 10 states in the USA that are insolvent and expected to file for bankruptcy in the fairly immediate future (2010).Which 10 States - California, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. These 10 states account for over one third of the USA population and this is significant. Think of it is more then 33% of the USA going bankrupt.Other States on the Endangered Species List - Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, New York and Hawaii. These states are in bad shape and can easily get pushed over into bankruptcy.
There are several web resources about repossession in Illinois. In addition to this information, the Illinois General Assembly's website contains the full text of all Illinois Laws. Please see the links below.
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You can file for bankruptcy in Illinois at the United States Bankruptcy Court District of Illinois. You will need to decide whether you are filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If you are unfamiliar with the process, it is recommended to seek the help of an attorney. Securing legal representation can be helpful for those who are overwhelmed by the bankruptcy process.
I don't think keeping a car slated for repossession in Illinois is a felony. Yes you can it is a felony in the state of Illinois if you hide your car or any morgaed property from a secured creditor,It is called Concelment of Colleteral.Check the state of illlinos genaral assambley web site
Fines in Illinois can not be claimed in bankruptcy if they are derived from criminal acts, parking tickets and traffic offenses. Additionally, court ordered fines and restitution will not be discharged under Chapter 7.
Bankruptcy can stay on your credit report for 10 years. For more information about debt and bankruptcy, it is best to consult with an attorney. They can provide a complete picture of the benefits and negatives of filing for bankruptcy.
You can run but you can't hide.
One cannot file bankruptcy on a cash advance in Illinois. A cash advance totaling more than $750 taken on within 70 days of your bankruptcy filing, can't be discharge. The reasoning behind this would be an individual would have to prove intention to paying back an advance.
Under Illinois Bankruptcy laws, the homestead exemption includes farm lot & buildings, condominiums, personal property or cooperative. These homes can be owned or leased. They can be up to $15,000, including the proceeds of sale for one year.
The lender may garnish your wages for a judgment against a debt in Illinois, even after repossession.
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