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At Benson Law Firm, we believe that informed clients make confident decisions. Our Resources provide helpful articles, legal insights, and guidance. Whether you’re navigating a legal issue or simply want to understand your rights, these resources are designed to keep you informed and empowered every step of the way.

Chapter 7 is Alive and Well Despite the “Means Test”

The "means test," which was expected to render Chapter 7 bankruptcies largely unavailable, only affects a handful of debtors.

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Three Rules for Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements in Anticipation of Bankruptcy

These three rules can help keep your work for a divorcing client from being undone when one of the parties files for bankruptcy.

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When the Client Becomes the Debtor

An examination of the treatment of family law attorneys’ fees when the client files for bankruptcy protection and guidance as to how to avoid the pitfalls that can arise therein.

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DuQuoin, IL 62832

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Marion, IL 62959

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