B1 Official Form 1 UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

(1/08) NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS Voluntary Petition

Name of debtor (if individual, enter Last, First, Middle):

Reid, Timothy

Name of Joint Debtor (Spouse)(Last, First, Middle)

Reid, Laura

All Other Names used by the Debtor in the last 8 years

(include married, maiden, and trade names): 

All Other Names used by the Joint Debtor in the last 8 years

(include married, maiden, and trade names): 

Last four digits of Soc. Sec. or Individual-Taxpayer I.D. (ITIN) 

No./Complete EIN (if more than one, state all): 0019

Last four digits of Soc. Sec. or Individual-Taxpayer I.D. (ITIN) 

No./Complete EIN (if more than one, state all): 8452

Street Address of Debtor (No. & Street, City, State, & Zip Code)

18238 Ada St.

Lansing, IL 60438-3106

Street Address of Joint Debtor (No. & St., City, State & Zip Code)

18238 Ada St.

Lansing, IL 60438-3106

County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business: Cook County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business: 

Mailing Address of Debtor (if different from street address): Mailing Address of Joint Debtor (if different from street address):

Location of Principal Assets of Business Debtor (if different from street address above): 

Chapter or Section of Bankruptcy Code Under Which

the Petition is filed (Check one box)

 Chapter 7 Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign

 Chapter 9 Main Proceeding

 Chapter 11 Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign

 Chapter 12 Nonmain Proceeding

 Chapter 13

Type of Debtor 

(Form of Organization) 

(Check one box)

 Individual(s)(Inc. joint debtors

See Exhibit D on page 2 of this form.

 Corporation (Inc. LLC, LLP)

 Partnership

 Other: (If the debtor is not one 

of the above entities, check this 

box and State type of entity below)

Nature of Business

(Check one box)

 Health Care Business

 Single Asset Real Estate as 

defined in 11 U.S.C. 101 (51B)

 Railroad

 Stockbroker

 Commodity Broker

 Clearing Bank

 Other

Tax-Exempt Entity

Check box, if applicable

Debtor is a tax-exempt 

organization under Title 26, U.S.C., 

Internal Revenue Code

Nature of Debts (Check one box)

 Debts are primarily Consumer debts, defined in 11 U.S.C. 101(8) as 

“incurred by an individual primarily for a personal, family or household 

purpose”

 Debts are primarily Business debts.

Filing Fee (Check one box)

Full Filing Fee attached

Filing Fee to be paid in installments (Applicable to individuals 

only) Must attach signed application for the court’s consideration 

certifying that the debtor is unable to pay fee except in installments. Rule 

1006(e). See Official Form No. 3A.

Filing Fee waiver requested (Applicable to Chapter 7 

individuals only). Must attach signed application for the court’s 

consideration. See Official Form 3B.

Chapter 11 Debtors

Check one box:

Debtor is a small business as defined in 11 U.S.C. 101

Debtor is Not a small business as defined in 11 U.S.C. 101

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Check if:

Debtor’s aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts owed to 

noninsiders or affiliates are less than $2,190,000. 

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Check all applicable boxes:

A plan is being filed with this petition.

Acceptances of the plan were solicited prepetition from one or 

more classes of creditors, in accordance with 11 U.S.C. 1126(b)

Statistical/Administrative Information 

 Debtor estimates that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.

 Debtor estimates that, after any exempt property is excluded and administrative expenses paid, there will be no funds 

available for distribution to unsecured creditors.

THIS SPACE IS 

FOR COURT USE 

ONLY

Estimated Number of Creditors

1-49 50-99 100-199

 

200-999 1000-5000 5001-

10000

10001-

25000

25001-

50000

50001-

100000

Over 

100000

Estimated Assets

$0 -

$50,000

$50,001 -

$100,000 

$100,001 -

$500,000

$500,001 -

$1million

$1,000,00

1-

$10 million

$10,000,0

01

$50 million 

$50,000,0

01

to $100

million

$1000000

01

to $500

million

$5000000

01

- $1 billion

More than

$1 billion

Estimated Liabilities

$0 -

$50,000

$50,001 -

$100,000 

$100,001 -

$500,000

$500,001 -

$1million

$1,000,00

1-

$10 million

$10,000,0

01

$50 million 

$50,000,0

01

to $100

million

$1000000

01

to $500

million

$5000000

01

- $1 billion

More than

$1 billion

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Voluntary Petition

(This page must be completed and filed in every case.)

Name of Debtor(s): FORM B1, Page 2 (12/07)

Reid , Timothy and Laura

All Prior Bankruptcy Cases Filed Within the last 8 Years (if more than two, attach additional sheet.)

Location Where filed: Case Number: Date Filed: 

Location Where filed: Case Number: Date Filed: 

Pending Bankruptcy Case Filed by any Spouse, Partner, or Affiliate of this Debtor (If more than one, attach additional sheet)

Name of Debtor: Case Number: Date Filed: 

District: Relationship: Judge: 

Exhibit A

(To be completed if the Debtor is required to file periodic reports (e.g., 

forms 10K and 10Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission 

pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 

and is requesting relief under chapter 11)

 Exhibit A is attached and made a part of this petition.

Exhibit B

(To be completed if Debtor is an individual

whose debts are primarily consumer debts.)

I, the attorney for the petitioner named in the foregoing petition, declare that I have 

informed the petitioner that [he or she] may proceed under chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 

of title 11, United States Code, and have explained the relief available under each 

chapter. I further certify that I have delivered to the debtor the notice required by 

§342 of the Bankruptcy Code.

X /S/ Kellie Walters _______________________________________________________

Walters O' Brien Law Offices

350 N. Orleans St., St., Ste. 9000N

Chicago, IL 60654, Attorney for Debtor(s) Date 8/23/2016

Exhibit C

Does the debtor own or have possession of any property that poses or is alleged to pose a threat of imminent and identifiable harm to public health 

or safety?

 Yes, and Exhibit C is attached and made part of this petition.

 No

Exhibit D

(To be completed by every individual debtor. If a joint petition is filed, each spouse must complete and attach a separate Exhibit D

Exhibit D completed and signed by the debtor is attached and made a part of this petition.

If this is a joint petition:

Exhibit D completed and signed by the joint debtor is attached and made a part of this petition.

Information Regarding the Debtor - Venue

(Check any applicable box)

Debtor has been domiciled or has had a residence, principal place of business, or principal assets in this District for 180 days immediately 

preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other District.

There is a bankruptcy case concerning debtor's affiliate, general partner, or partnership pending in this District.

Debtor is a debtor in a foreign proceeding and has its principal place of business or principal assets in the United States in this District, or 

has no principal place of business or assets in the United States but is a defendant in an action or proceeding [in a federal or state court ] in 

this District, or the interests of the parties will be served in regard to the relief sought in this District.

Certification by a Debtor Who Resides as a Tenant of Residential Property

Check all applicable boxes.

 Landlord has a judgment against the debtor for possession of the debtor’s residence. (If box checked, complete the following.)

_____________________________

(Name of landlord that obtained judgment)

_____________________________

(Address of landlord)

 Debtor claims that under applicable nonbankruptcy law, there are circumstances under which the debtor would be permitted to cure the entire 

monetary default that gave rise to the judgment for possession, after the judgment for possession was entered, and

 Debtor has included in this petition the deposit with the court of any rent that would become due during the 30-day period after the filing of 

the petition.

 Debtor certifies that he/she has served the Landlord with this certification. (11 U.S.C. § 362(l)).

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Voluntary Petition

(This page must be completed and filed in every case.)

Name of Debtor(s): FORM B1, Page 3 (10/06)

Reid, Timothy and Laura

Signatures

Signature(s) of Debtor(s) (Individual/Joint)

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this 

petition is true and correct. [If the petitioner is an individual whose debts are 

primarily consumer debts and has chosen to file under chapter 7] I am aware 

that I may proceed under chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 of title 11, United States 

Code, understand the relief available under each such chapter, and choose to 

proceed under chapter 7 .

[If no attorney represents me and no bankruptcy petition preparer signs the 

petition] I have obtained the read the notice required by § 342(b) of the 

Bankruptcy Code.

I request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United States Code, 

specified in this petition.

X /S/ Timothy Reid _______________________________________________________

, Debtor

X /S/ Laura Reid _______________________________________________________

, Joint Debtor

 ___________________

Telephone Number (If not represented by attorney)

 ___________________ Date

Signature of A Foreign Representative of a 

Recognized Foreign Proceeding

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this 

petition is true and correct, that I am the foreign representative of a debtor in a 

foreign main proceeding, and that I am authorized to file this petition. 

(Check only one box)

 I request relief in accordance with chapter 15 of title 11, United States 

Code. Certified copies of the documents required by § 1515 of title 11 are 

attached.

 Pursuant to §1511 of title 11, United States Code, I request relief in 

accordance with the chapter of title 11 specified in this petition. A 

certified copy of the order granting recognition of the foreign proceeding 

is attached.

X 

 _______________________________________________________

 (Signature of Foreign Representative)

 

 _______________________________________________________

 (Printed Name of Foreign Representative)

 

 _______________________________________________________

 (Date)

Signature of Attorney*

X /S/ Kellie Walters _______________________________________________________ Signature of Attorney for Debtor(s)

Print below: Attorney Name, Code, Firm, Address, Telephone No:

Walters O'Brien Law Offices Bar Number/Code: 6288692

350 N. Orleans St., Ste 9000N

Chicago, IL 60654

(312) 428-5890

kwalters@waltersobrienlaw.com

8/23/16___________________ Date

*In a case in which § 707(b)(4)(D) applies, this signature also constitutes a 

certification that the attorney has no knowledge after an inquiry that the 

information in the schedules is incorrect.

 _______________________________________________________

Signature of Debtor (Corporation/Partnership)

I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this 

petition is true and correct, and that I have been authorized to file this petition 

on behalf of the debtor.

The debtor requests relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United 

States Code, specified in this petition.

X 

 ___________________________________________________

Signature of Authorized Individual

X 

 ____________________________________________________

Printed Name of Authorized Individual

X 

 ____________________________________________________

Title of Authorized Individual

X ________ Date

Signature of Non-Attorney Petition Preparer

I declare under penalty of perjury that: (1) I am a bankruptcy petition preparer 

as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 110: (2) I prepared this document for compensation 

and have provided the debtor with a copy of this document and the notices and 

information required under 11 U.S.C. §§ 110(b), 110(h) and 342(b); and (3) if 

rules or guidelines have been promulgated pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 110 setting a 

maximum fee for services chargeable by bankruptcy petition preparers, I have 

given the debtor notice of the maximum amount before preparing any document 

for filing for a debtor or accepting any fee from the debtor, as required by that 

section. Official Form 19B is attached.

___________________________________________

Printed or Typed Name and Title, if any, of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer 

___________________________________________

Social Security number (If the bankruptcy petition preparer is not an individual, 

state the name, title (if any), address, and social security number of the officer, 

principal, responsible person, or partner who signs this document.) (Required by 

11 U.S.C. § 110.)

___________________________________________

Address

X_______________________________ __________

Signature of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer or officer, principal, responsible 

person or partner whose social security number is provided above.

Names and Social Security numbers of all other individuals who prepared or 

assisted in preparing this document, unless the bankruptcy petition preparer is 

not an individual:

___________________________________________

If more than one person prepared this document, attach additional signed sheets 

conforming to the appropriate Official Form for each person.

A bankruptcy petition preparer's failure to comply with the provisions of title 11 

and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure may result in fines or 

imprisonment or both. 11 U.S.C. § 110; 18 U.S.C. § 156.

[Publisher's Note: This form is NOT intended to be used by nonattorney 

bankruptcy-petition preparers: Schedules do not contain all disclosures 

required for use by nonattorney bankruptcy-petition preparers.]

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