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Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. During an automatic stay, all parties or entities mentioned above are prohibited from collecting on debts you incurred before filing for bankruptcy.
Sawin & Shea
NOVEMBER 24, 2021
Many people worry that bankruptcy will simply delay the inevitable, such as a lawsuit, wage garnishment, or a foreclosure, and that their creditors will still come after them. During an automatic stay, all parties or entities mentioned above are prohibited from collecting on debts you incurred before filing for bankruptcy.
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Burr Forman
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection. In March of 2020, Burr published an article discussing the global pandemic’s impact on collection practices.
Sawin & Shea
JANUARY 18, 2023
Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides you with an automatic stay that prohibits creditors from being able to take any action to collect a debt against you, such as repossessions, wage garnishment, and legal action. What Happens After You File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Additionally, your creditors will not be allowed to contact you.
Collection Industry News
JULY 20, 2020
DEBT COLLECTORS, facing growing demands to freeze the collection of debt across the country amid the economic hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic, are mobilizing their lobbyists to push back. In New York, residents are receiving a 30-day reprieve from the collection of state-owned medical and student debt.
Debt Free Colorado
APRIL 9, 2020
They will feel obligated to protect their interest in the collateral (your car) and can move quickly to repossess after only a few missed payments. While credit cards and other unsecured loans are almost always the most aggressive when it comes to collecting debts, they should generally be your lowest priority. Your Mortgage.
Debt Free Colorado
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The United States Bankruptcy Code governs both chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. Complete protection from creditors – This includes wage garnishment and debt collection. Occasionally, creditors may refuse to repossess little goods due to the expense of picking them up. However, there are significant distinctions.
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