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Using Bankruptcy to Stop a Wage Garnishment
Immediately upon filing a bankruptcy, the automatic stay is entered. The automatic stay is an injunction, which prohibits creditors from taking any collection efforts against you, including continuing to garnish your wages. Additionally, the bankruptcy code has a mechanism to…
Will a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Prevent a Car Repossession?
If you fall behind on making your car payments, the lender may consider repossessing the vehicle. Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy will temporarily stop your car lender from repossessing your car and will allow you more time to resolve any…
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