On behalf of Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. | Dec 18, 2018 | Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy, Firm News
No one has ever accused a creditor of being patient and understanding. To the contrary, stories of aggression, harassment, or hostility are the norm. If you have been trying to pay your debts, but continue to be on the receiving end of notices, threats, and collection...
On behalf of Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. | Dec 10, 2018 | Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Law, Firm News
Creditors can be relentless and ruthless when it comes to collecting on debts. They use every tool at their disposal, including letters, phone calls, and social media harassment. This takes a great mental toll on people struggling to repay their debts. Unfortunately,...
On behalf of Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. | Apr 30, 2018 | Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy, Firm News
Bankruptcy offers relief and protection to people who have unsuccessfully exhausted all avenues to get out from under their debt. It is fortunate that these legal options exist, as the non-stop efforts of aggressive debt collectors, repossession attempts, and the...
On behalf of Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. | Jun 15, 2017 | Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Firm News
If you have decided to file for bankruptcy, most likely you’ve been under financial duress for months now, or maybe even years. Medical debt is usually the number one reason given for filing bankruptcy, whether in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Unemployment comes in...
On behalf of Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. | Jun 28, 2013 | Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy, Firm News
When you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the automatic stay is immediately effective. The stay prohibits creditors from continuing any collection activity during the bankruptcy case. Thus, because the stay is effective as soon as your petition is filed, the...
