"Illinois Chapter 13 Plan"

In Illinois bankruptcy cases filed under Chapter 13 of the Code, a plan of reorganization is required that proposes repayment of all, or part, of total debts owed to creditors. Confirmation of the plan is required based on the court's assessment of compliance with applicable bankruptcy laws, including turn over of all disposable income to the trustee.

New privacy rules went into effect December 1, 2003 for all Illinois bankruptcy courts. Previously, the social security number for each debtor was made publicly available through the clerk's office in all cases. The new rule now requires only the last four digits to be made publicly available because of the rise in identity theft. Concerns regarding inclusion of the names and ages of minor children within schedules remain hotly debated. The Illinois Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District issued a standing order on February 17, 2004 because of the dischargeability of attorney fees. In a case under Chapter 7 of the Code, where the debtor's attorney agreed to represent the debtor upon the condition of a later written agreement to pay attorney fees after filing, the Court will now allow an attorney to withdraw if the debtor refuses to sign the agreement.

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