Useful Links

Chapter 13 Links

Glenn B. Stearns, Chapter 13 Website (Collar Counties)

Glenn Stearns, Home Page

Marilyn Marshall, Chapter 13 Website (Cook County)

Tom Vaughn, Chapter 13 Website (Cook County)

Lydia Meyer, Chapter 13 Website (Rockford)

Number to request tax transcripts by phone from the IRS (PDF)

Form to request tax transcripts by mail from the IRS (PDF)

Chapter 13 Plan

Prime Interest Rate

Information for Self Employed Debtors (PDF)

Forms for Self Employed Debtor to Complete (PDF)

Case Information for Debtors

General Bankruptcy Links

Number to request tax transcripts by phone from the IRS (PDF)

Form to request tax transcripts by mail from the IRS (PDF)

Northern District of Illinois Bankruptcy Court

Bankruptcy Reform Act Information at the Court Website

Bankruptcy Forms

General Standing Orders

U.S. Trustee Website

Approve Credit Counseling Agencies

Means Testing Data

Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Related Organizations

Northern District of Illinois District Court

Secretary of State

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Website

American Bankruptcy Institute Website

U.S. Department of Justice Website

GreenPath Debt Solutions

American Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Chicago Bar Association

Cook County Bar Association

City of Chicago Department of Revenue

Cook County Circuit Court

DuPage County Circuit Court

Will County Circuit Court

Lake County Circuit Court

Kendall County Circuit Court

McHenry County Circuit Court

Winnebago County Circuit Court

General List of all Illinois County Circuit Courts

IRS

State of Illinois

Illinois Department of Revenue

Notice Links

Notice for Child Support for Illinois only (PDF)

Notice for Child Support for all states

Proper Notice of IRS (PDF)

Credit Report Links

Free yearly Credit Report

Experian

Trans Union

Equifax

ZAP Office Directory

Office Directory (Toll Free) - 877-348-3222
Office Directory - 312-782-9792
Appointments - extension 229
Payments - extension 243
Garnishment Issues - extension 244
Request Copies or Documents - extension 227
General Questions - extension 221
Office email - info@zaplawfirm.com

Information Useful at Initial Consultation

1. General Information regarding financial history
Information Packet for Initial Consultation (PDF)

2. List of all Debts owed
Creditor List for Initial Consultation (PDF)

3. Last four years of tax returns
Number to request tax transcripts by phone from the IRS (PDF)

Form to request tax transcripts by mail from the IRS (PDF)

4. 60 days of paystubs

5. Copy of ID and social security card

6. Fair Market Value of Real Estate (if applicable)
http://www.homevalues.com
http://realestate.yahoo.com/Homevalues/

DISCLAIMER: The information provided pertains to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy as it relates to this practice in Illinois. Bankruptcy law is promulgated by the federal government. Laws in Illinois are going to be similar (but not exactly the same) to laws anywhere in the country. However, this information only applies to Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer debt and no other type of bankruptcy. Furthermore, this information is not intended as a legal opinion or legal advice at all. The facts of every case are different and give rise to issues that may not even be discussed here. You are urged to consult an attorney who is licensed to practice in your area before you take any action. We are a debt relief agency which specializes in helping people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.