Bankruptcy FAQs

What is the "automatic stay?"

At the moment a bankruptcy petition is filed, your creditors are automatically restrained from taking any action to collect the debts owed them. There are some exceptions, for example, a bankruptcy petition does not stay the commencement or continuation of a criminal action, an action to collect spousal support, or an action to enforce a government's police or regulatory power.

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