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FAST RELIEF from Debt Collectors: The Automatic Stay

October 1, 2021August 19, 2021 by Barbara Berney

What is the automatic stay? The automatic stay protects a debtor who files for bankruptcy from further collections efforts by creditors. Once the creditor has received notification the debtor has filed bankruptcy, all collection activity must cease including pending foreclosure, repossession, or wage garnishment. When does an automatic stay take effect? The automatic stay takes … Read more

Filing Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know—The Good and the Bad

October 1, 2021May 4, 2021 by Christy

Making the decision to file bankruptcy should not be taken lightly. While it may seem like the perfect solution for wiping out your debt, you will face consequences. Your credit score will decrease and your bankruptcy will remain on your credit report for ten years when you file Chapter 7, and seven years when you … Read more

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