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What is an Automatic Stay?

Automatic Stay Explained Here

The automatic stay in bankruptcy is a temporary federal injunction that immediately stops most collection efforts by creditors, collection agencies and government entities against debtors and their property. It is one of the most beneficial features of bankruptcy.

The automatic stay is created immediately upon the filing of your bankruptcy case, whether it be a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 case. The automatic stay is a one-page document that is sent to creditors notifying them of your bankruptcy and prohibiting them from taking certain actions.

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