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Does Getting Bankrupt Stop An Eviction Action Or A Foreclosure? - Bankruptcy CourtAmericans are going bankrupt at an extraordinary rate. According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, Baby Boomers are filing bankruptcy more than any other group. The ABI gathered data from courts and public records to track bankruptcy filings. The study revealed the percentage of U.S. citizens over the age of 45 who filed for bankruptcy protection increased nearly 30-percent over the past eight years. The percentage of people going bankrupt rose by nearly 70-percent in 2007. Experts predict an unprecedented record of nearly 1.5 million bankruptcy filings by the end of 2008. Predictions for 2009 are even gloomier, with an anticipated 4.5 million Americans filing for bankruptcy protection. Economists relate the sharp increase in bankruptcy filings to the mortgage crisis. A large percentage of homeowners with subprime and adjustable-rate mortgages can no longer meet their mortgage obligations. After going through all the alternatives, you may come back to bankruptcy as the best or only option for you in your current circumstances. This may be a bit discouraging for you, but it should not be a reason for despair. You do need to make sure that your decision has been well researched and that you understand the basic process. You need a good lawyer to help you with your case because the process has become more complex with the recent changes in the bankruptcy code. There are also various laws which vary by states, even though there are Federal laws that provide some uniform standards. For example, declaring bankruptcy in California may not be the same as declaring bankruptcy in Texas, especially when it comes to your homestead exemption. Very few people know that filing a petition will also stop a wage attachment. What is more, it is also important for you to understand the automatic stay imposed by the bankruptcy court will also stop most of the civil judgments. This legal stay remains in place during the complete proceedings of your case. Resource Author Francisco Rodriguez H.
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