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Take steps to avoid foreclosure
If you are one of the thousands of homeowners in Illinois who are facing foreclosure, taking immediate action may help save your home.

Know your legal rights if sued for foreclosure
If you have been served with foreclosure papers, you have several legal rights that may help you work out a settlement with the lender.

Filing for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code
Bankruptcy is a court proceeding under a federal statue called the “Bankruptcy Code” whereby persons or other entities in financial distress receive relief from some or all of their debt.

Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is complex
The 2005 Federal Bankruptcy Law changed the way in which a person is eligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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