Tag Archive: bankruptcy case

What is the Automatic Stay?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Jill Michaux, Topeka Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney

Automatic stay: The injunction issued automatically upon the filing of a bankruptcy case which prohibits collection actions against the debtor, the debtor’s property or the property of the estate. See Relief from Stay on terminating the injunction.

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in Benefits of Bankruptcy, Filing Bankruptcy, Financial Help.

What is an Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding?

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Jill Michaux, Topeka Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney

Adversary proceeding: A lawsuit filed in the bankruptcy court which is related to the debtor’s bankruptcy case. Examples are complaints to determine the dischargeability of a debt and complaints to determine the extent and validity of liens.

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in Bad Outcomes, Fraud, Bankruptcy Crimes.