How does filing affect collection proceedings in progress?
The filing of the case automatically suspends virtually all collection proceedings pending against that person. A few days after a case is filed the court will mail a notice to all creditors ordering them to refrain from any further action against the person. This is called the “automatic stay”. Criminal proceedings and child support or domestic support actions are not affected by the automatic stay.
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