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What Is the Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy?

Nerd Wallet

The moment a consumer files for bankruptcy, such as Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, an automatic stay typically takes effect immediately. The automatic stay temporarily halts most judgments, collection activities, foreclosures and repossessions of the consumer’s property, which is known as the bankruptcy estate.

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Does Bankruptcy Clear Lawsuit Debt?

Sawin & Shea

Both being sued by a creditor and bankruptcy can feel like scary situations, but rest assured, filing for bankruptcy can help. Once bankruptcy is filed, whether it’s under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 , an automatic stay prevents debt collectors from taking further legal action. Does bankruptcy clear lawsuit debt?

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Canceling and Rescheduling a Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Now Requires a Motion

Jimerson Firm

In 2010, the Florida Supreme Court approved an amendment to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure regarding mortgage foreclosures and enacted new forms, such as Form 1.996(b), Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale. Form 1.996(c), Motion to Cancel and Reschedule Foreclosure Sale. In re Amendments To The Fla.

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What is an Emergency Bankruptcy Filing?

Sawin & Shea

An emergency bankruptcy is a bankruptcy filing method that expedites the filing process to stop creditors and bill collectors from seeking debts from borrowers. Individuals can file an emergency bankruptcy, also known as a skeleton bankruptcy, under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. When to File an Emergency Bankruptcy.

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Eviction and Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Although filing for bankruptcy can solve many of the issues you are dealing with, ease your stress level, and give you a chance to breathe, it cannot remove all of your worries. If you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy, you are probably overwhelmed with debt that you can’t repay while dealing with creditors.

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Can You Use a Bankruptcy to Stop a Foreclosure?

Sawin & Shea

People file for bankruptcy for any number of reasons, from job loss to unpaid medical bills to an unaffordable mortgage. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, you’re not alone; roughly 375,000 people filed for bankruptcy in 2022, and home foreclosure filings rose 115% in 2022 over the number of foreclosures in 2021.

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How Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help to prevent foreclosure

Roths Child Law

Homeownership has traditionally been considered a cornerstone of the American dream, but financial setbacks can sometimes threaten this dream, even for those who are well compensated, fiscally responsible and generally considered low-risk for foreclosure. Fortunately, there's a potential remedy available: Chapter 13 bankruptcy.