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Does Bankruptcy Clear Lawsuit Debt?

Sawin & Shea

Once bankruptcy is filed, whether it’s under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 , an automatic stay prevents debt collectors from taking further legal action. Judgment creditors can actually take money right out of your bank account, garnish wages from your paycheck, and put a lien on your real estate in order to collect what you owe.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Troutman Pepper has developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients through this unprecedented global health challenge. Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures.

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

Troutman Pepper has developed a dedicated COVID-19 Resource Center to guide clients through this unprecedented global health challenge. Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures.