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What happens to lawsuits and judgments when filing bankruptcy?

April 26, 2017Bankruptcy filing happens judgments lawsuits

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What happens to lawsuits and judgments when filing bankruptcy?

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The filing of a bankruptcy immediately stops or freezes all lawsuits, judgment or collection activity. The court process or collection activity can go no further. If a creditor has a judgment and is garnishing your wages, the garnishments can be stopped.