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Surrendering a House in Chapter 13 May Not Actually Get Rid of It

A new ruling from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois is a wake-up call for consumer debtors who thought “surrender” in a Chapter 13 plan meant they were done with the property. See In re Jones, Case No. 25bk10807, Dkt… Read More
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Chicago Appellate Court directs City of Chicago to release impounded vehicles when owner files Chapter 13 petition.

Seventh Circuit directs City of Chicago to release impounded vehicles and affirms holding in Thompson. Read More
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