As a Chicago bankruptcy attorney I often get the question what stops a garnishment? Either a Chicago Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Chicago stops a garnishment. The automatic stay goes into effect when a person files either chapter of bankruptcy. The stay is extremely powerful and stops creditors from suing, harassing, collecting, or taking money or property from the Debtor. The stay is a federal court order that stops the above actions.

If you have a garnishment or a lawsuit against you it is imperative that you don't wait. Filing a bankruptcy is normally in your interest to stop the loss of income. As a Chicago bankruptcy lawyer I have stopped numerous garnishments and foreclosures for clients. Please call my office today for a free consultation at 312-489-8182 or fill out an inquiry on my website and be sure to include your phone number!.

Marc Wagman

Attorney at Law