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Bankruptcy, explained plainly.

Practical answers about Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and the road back to solid ground — written for people in Illinois and Missouri who are weighing their options, not for other lawyers.

Podcast

How to stop foreclosure with Chapter 13 bankruptcy

Can filing Chapter 13 stop a foreclosure in Missouri or Illinois? How the automatic stay works, how past-due payments get cured, and why timing matters.

October 21, 20266 min read

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Podcast

What property is exempt in bankruptcy

Will you lose everything you own in bankruptcy? A plain-language look at how exempt property works in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and how Missouri and Illinois exemptions compare.

October 21, 20267 min read

Bankruptcy Basics

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13: Choosing the Bankruptcy Chapter That Fits Your Life

Both chapters can end the pressure of overwhelming debt, but they work in very different ways. A plain-English look at how Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 differ, and how to tell which one fits your situation.

October 21, 20268 min read