There are many reasons debt can catch up to a person, including job loss and illness to the individual or family provider. Many of these reasons are beyond the control of the individual.
Once a debtor has filed bankruptcy, the act of the filing puts an automatic stay on debt collection. This means that no debt collector can continue to harass the debtor. Upon filing, a notification is sent to all creditors. If for some reason a creditor has not received or ignores the notice, the debtor should notify the creditor that he or she has filed bankruptcy and all communications should be ceased. If the debtor has a bankruptcy lawyer, communication may be re-routed to the lawyer.
The free Bankruptcy Worksheet is a good place to start for anyone considering the legal issues surrounding personal or business bankruptcy. Or, you can find a bankruptcy lawyer to help you with credit and bankruptcy legal information and bankruptcy filing.
This article contains general legal information and does not contain legal advice. Rocket Lawyer is not a law firm or a substitute for an attorney or law firm. The law is complex and changes often. For legal advice, please ask a lawyer.
