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Automatic Stay

Filing a bankruptcy case stops creditors from taking action against you. What stops creditors from acting is the automatic stay, an injunction issued by the court as soon as you file the case. This section discusses the so-called automatic stay and its limitations.



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Can a creditor obtain relief from the automatic stay?

Can utility companies shut off service during bankruptcy?

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» Automatic Stay
» Chapter 13
» Credit
» Definitions
» Discharge
» Exempt and Non-Exempt Property
» Houses, Apartments, and Cars
» Procedure
» Transfers and Payments
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» Collections
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» Credit Problems
» Creditor Rights
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