Financial Matters

NOTICE REGARDING BANKRUPTCY ISSUES

The Self Help Legal Center recommends that people who want to file for bankruptcy hire an attorney. Our research has found that these matters quickly become extremely complex, and can involve extremely serious consequences.  Failing to hire a lawyer for a bankruptcy action, therefore, would not be advisable. The Illinois Lawyer Referral Service, located at www.illinoislawyerfinder.com, is one way to find an attorney for such an action.

Self Help Information and Forms
This link takes you to a listing of publications developed by the Self Help Legal Center concerning consumer protection in Illinois. These packets cannot be used in Cook County actions.

Commonly Asked Questions

Selected Links
This link takes you to a listing of sites on the Internet devoted to Self Help Law where you can find additional help.

Agencies Providing Aid
Assess SI, a Southern Illinois community service directory.

Print Resources Available from the SIU Law Library
This link allows you to search the SIU Law Library's catalog for self help books, journals and other titles.