The automatic stay is a shield that prevents creditors from contacting a debtor, harassing a debtor, or continuing their efforts to collect against a debtor once they have filed a bankruptcy case.
IN THE FULL GUIDE YOU WOULD GET: A basic understanding of the 2 main types of consumer bankruptcy, valuable insights into evaluating bankruptcy as a debt reduction tool, and practical guidance for finding a quality bankruptcy attorney. Topics covered: - An overview of the bankruptcy process. - Key bankruptcy terms like: “discharge,” “automatic stay,” and “exemptions.” - Chapter 7 bankruptcy: what it is, how it works, and when it is preferred. - Chapter 13 bankruptcy: what it is, how it works, and when it is preferred. - How bankruptcy can save a home from foreclosure or a car from repossession. - 5 good reasons to file bankruptcy. - 5 good reasons not to file bankruptcy. - 3 alternatives to filing for bankruptcy. - 5 questions to ask when interviewing a prospective bankruptcy attorney. CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO BANKRUPTCY Want a free copy of this guide? Just send an email to [email protected]and look for it in your inbox! This is an excerpt from the
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IN THE FULL GUIDE YOU WOULD GET:
A basic understanding of the 2 main types of consumer bankruptcy, valuable insights into evaluating bankruptcy as a debt reduction tool,
and practical guidance for finding a quality bankruptcy attorney.
Topics covered:
- An overview of the bankruptcy process. - Key bankruptcy terms like: “discharge,” “automatic stay,” and “exemptions.” - Chapter 7 bankruptcy: what it is, how it works, and when it is preferred. - Chapter 13 bankruptcy: what it is, how it works, and when it is preferred. - How bankruptcy can save a home from foreclosure or a car from repossession. - 5 good reasons to file bankruptcy. - 5 good reasons not to file bankruptcy. - 3 alternatives to filing for bankruptcy. - 5 questions to ask when interviewing a prospective bankruptcy attorney.
CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO
BANKRUPTCY
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WHAT IS THE AUTOMATIC STAY?
In addition to the bankruptcy discharge, one of the other main reasons why people file for bankruptcy is the automatic stay. The stay goes into effect automatically and immediately upon the filing of your case.1 The bankruptcy automatic stay immediately stops LAWSUITS, FORECLOSURES, GARNISHMENTS, and all collection efforts against you and your property. The automatic stay is not an absolute shield, though. It will not stop the commencement or the continuation of certain civil and criminal actions.
The automatic stay is a shield that prevents creditors from contacting a debtor, harassing a debtor, or continuing their efforts to collect against a debtor once they have filed a bankruptcy case.
COMMONLY “STAYED” ACTIONS 1. The beginning or
continuing of a lawsuit or other judicial proceeding against you;
2. The enforcement or execution of a judgment against you;
3. Actions to obtain possession or exercise control over your property;
4. Actions to create, perfect, or enforce a lien against your property;
COMMON ACTIONS THAT WILL CONTINUE 1. Criminal actions; 2. Civil action for
dissolution of marriage;
3. Civil action for establishment or modification of a domestic support obligation;
4. Civil actions for establishment of paternity.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gordon H. Boutwell, Atty Lodestone Legal Group 198 E. Main St., Ste. 4 Franklin, TN 37064 615-‐807-‐1064 [email protected] www.llgtn.com
GORDON BOUTWELL is a bankruptcy and consumer protection attorney in Franklin, Tennessee. He has practiced law since 2006, with most of that time dedicated to bankruptcy, personal finance, and consumer advocacy. Over the years he has helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families with their financial problems. He believes in treating other people the way he would want to be treated in the same situation. He takes the time to get to know his clients, and he educates them on their options for getting out of debt, helping them to understand and evaluate them. He believes bankruptcy is a worthwhile tool to help some (but not all) people get out of debt, and, when combined with financial education and counseling, can be a springboard to financial independence. In March 2011, Gordon and R. Keith Gordon formed the Lodestone Legal Group in Franklin Tennessee, with the purpose of assisting business and private clients by exploring legal options, navigating the legal pitfalls, and providing measurable results through custom solutions and a commitment to the lost art of personal care and client service. Lodestone Legal Group practices in the areas of bankruptcy, debt negotiation and settlement, financial counseling, residential and commercial real estate, estate planning (wills and trusts), and small business and corporate law.
