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Does filing for bankruptcy stop creditor harassment?

April 26, 2017Bankruptcy Creditor filing Harassment

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Does filing for bankruptcy stop creditor harassment?

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A. Absolutely! Once you have filed for bankruptcy, something called an “automatic stay” goes into effect. This means that creditors must immediately stop all collection efforts. In fact, they can be penalized if they continue to contact you after they are made aware of a bankruptcy filing.