October 30, 2025
By:
Carolina Y. Sales
Carolina Y. Sales Authored Publication in the Consumer Bankruptcy Practice 2025 Edition for IICLE
Partner Carolina Y. Sales of Robbins DiMonte authored Chapter 5: Filing a Chapter 7 Petition and Exemptions of the Consumer Bankruptcy Practice 2025 Edition for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (“IICLE”), a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the professional development of Illinois attorneys.
Overview of Consumer Bankruptcy Practice 2025 Edition: Attorneys representing consumer bankruptcy clients will find a trove of guidance in this handbook on bankruptcies under Chapter 7, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13. For the practitioner looking for direction or a reminder on starting a consumer bankruptcy, the first chapter is dedicated to the beginning of the process. Statutes such as Bankruptcy Code §707 and the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 are examined, and concepts such as redemption, reaffirmation, and abandonment are explained. Provisions for discharge and dischargeability in the Bankruptcy Code are also explored. Better know a creditor’s rights and the role of a trustee, as well as claims and how they’re prioritized. Information on both attorneys’ fees and trustees’ fees is also included. Editable forms and checklists are provided for the reader’s convenience.
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