Yes, and a pending lawsuit is one of the best reasons to file. Chapter 7 can stop a collection suit or a garnishment immediately.
Category Archives: Wage Garnishment
Yes — filing stops a wage garnishment immediately, under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. What the automatic stay does and why waiting costs you money.
There are several ways to stop a wage garnishment. One of the ways that I deal with on a daily basis is by filing chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy for individuals and families struggling with debt. Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing involves the creation of an automatic stay. The automatic stay prohibits collection activities after […]
