The Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy

March 29th, 2009 by admin

Filing for bankruptcy puts into effect something called the “automatic stay.” The automatic stay immediately stops your creditors from trying to collect what you owe them. So, at least temporarily, creditors cannot legally grab or garnish your wages, empty your bank account, go after your car, house or other property, or cut off your utility service or welfare benefits.

Until your bankruptcy case ends, your financial problems are in the hands of the bankruptcy court. It assumes legal control of the property you own, except your exempt property, which is yours to keep and the debts you owe as of the date you file. Nothing can be sold or paid without the court’s consent. You have control, however, with a few exceptions, of property and income you acquire after you file for bankruptcy.

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