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You will be discharged usually after 12 months, on the first anniversary of the bankruptcy order, but there are different dates which might apply to you.
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While in a chapter 13 bankruptcy can you stop the bankruptcy?
Yes, and if things don't work out, you can refile.
Is bankruptcy the only way to stop a garnishment?
Bankruptcy does not stop garnishment, it only delays it while the bankruptcy stay is in place. If the bankruptcy does not forgive the debt, once the bankruptcy is discharged or dismissed, the lender is likely to reinstate garnishment.The only way to stop garnishment is to pay the balance owed, OR list the debt as part of the bankruptcy and successfully discharge it.
How can bankruptcy help stop a foreclosure?
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy forces all of your creditors to stop harassing you, as all proceedings are temporary put to a halt while the bankruptcy is processed. However, you typically have to take the initiative and show proof of your bankruptcy to the bank for them to stop harassing you.
What kind of services do business bankruptcy lawyers offer?
A business bankruptcy lawyer can guide your business through the bankruptcy process, and ensure that you can maintain as much of your assets as possible while undergoing the bankruptcy process.
When we file the Motion to reinstate does this stop foreclosure process?
Once this motion is recorded it should stop the foreclosure process. Actually, once the bankruptcy is filed, the foreclosure process should already be stopped.
What happens when a judgment is against us while in the process of claiming bankruptcy?
If you are filing bankruptcy, you should have a bankruptcy lawyer onboard, and this is a question for him or her to deal with. You do not want to go through a bankruptcy on your own, especially as the bankruptcy rules have changed.
Can you divorce while in bankruptcy?
Yes, you can divorce while in bankruptcy. Bankruptcy has no effect on whether you can divorce or not. While divorce and bankruptcy can occur simultaneously, it can end up delaying the bankruptcy process. Ultimately the proceedings can continue and the parties can divorce without issue. I've written more about this here: http://www.freshstartlaw.com/know-about-bankruptcy/
The sheriff has scheduled my home for a sale. Will filing bankruptcy chapter 7 stop this process?
generally filing for bankruptcy puts a stay on the collection of debts, including a foreclosure. get in touch with a bankruptcy atty asap, because there are things you are required to do before filing.
Can bankruptcy stop a divorce?
Bankruptcy can maybe stop the other person taking money from you but it wont stop them claiming the rights to your assets.
Can a dealer sell you a car if you are in bankruptcy?
If you are in the process of a bankruptcy, it is not likely that you would be able to secure a loan. If you are paying cash, and the court learns of the sizable asset, your bankruptcy may be vacated, or you may be required to surrender the vehicle. If the bankruptcy is resolved, there is nothing other than the dealer's and lender's personal judgments that would stop them from selling the car to you.
Does wage garnishment stop the day you file Bankruptcy?
It should, but only for as long as the bankruptcy is active, and only so long as the debt is listed after the bankruptcy is discharged. More accurately, the garnishment must stop when the plantiff in the judgment has received notice that there is a bankruptcy.
Will bankruptcy stop a garnishment?
Bankruptcy never stops a garnishment, it just delays it. In the duration of filing bankruptcy you no need to worry about garnishment.
