Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/29/2009 - 08:28
If I file for bankruptcy, what will happen with my creditors? I mean, will they know to leave me alone and stop calling? (Posted by justcurious on The Forum.)
Editor's Response:
Yes, they should stop calling. After you file your petition, the court will mail a notice to every creditor you identified in your bankruptcy schedules. It may take a week or two for the creditors to receive the notice, so you can also notify them orally (if they call) and give them your case number. Once notified, a creditor who continues to attempt to collect your debt may be held liable for court sanctions and attorney's fees.
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