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Personal Bankruptcy – Brevard County

If you have lawsuits filed against you, it may be time to consider filing a personal bankruptcy case. A personal bankruptcy case can be an effective way to eliminate certain collection lawsuits. However, it is important to understand that not all types of litigation are halted or eliminated in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Below are a few examples of suits that are not stopped by your filing:

Family Law Matters

When you are involved in a case that involves a determination of child support, spousal support, or the establishment of paternity, your bankruptcy filing usually will not stop the family law court from proceeding with its case.

Criminal Proceedings

Filing for bankruptcy protection cannot halt a criminal proceeding. However, if the charges against you include a debt that is related to your criminal charges, that portion of the case against you may be halted by the automatic stay.

Tax Proceedings

The law provides that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has the ability to continue pursuing certain audits, issuing tax deficiency notices, demanding tax returns, or issuing tax assessments against a debtor in bankruptcy. The automatic stay will prevent the IRS from issuing tax liens, repossessing property, or seizing your income will your bankruptcy case is pending.

Pension Loans

A debtor is allowed to have funds withheld from his or her wages to repay a loan from certain types of pensions.

If you are planning to file a bankruptcy case and you have lawsuits or forms of legal proceedings filed or pending against you, contact us to discuss what will or will not be affected by the automatic stay. We can review all of the cases pending against you and make sure you understand what your bankruptcy filing will mean in each matter. We can also confer with the other parties involved if necessary so everyone is on the same page regarding your case.

Speak with an experienced Attorney at Faro & Crowder, PA 321-784-8158

The above are just a few examples of the types of legal proceedings that are not halted by the automatic stay. If you are interested in learning more about how a bankruptcy filing will impact your debt or the lawsuits pending against you, contact Faro Crowder, PA to schedule an appointment.  Our office is located in Melbourne, Florida.  We serve all of Brevard County and the Space Coast with Bankruptcy and Debt Relief services.

The information on this blog or any blog is not intended as, and should not be taken as, legal advice.

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