If you have been served with lawsuits or judgments, take action as soon as possible. For resources that can help with defending a lawsuit before a judgment is entered, see our Debt Lawsuit/Judgment Defense Page. Updated May 2020 What Can a Creditor Do to Me if the Creditor Takes a Judgment in the Lawsuit? [...]
SUMMARY: Generally, bankruptcy immediately stops most creditor harassment. Creditors are ordered to stop all garnishment, lawsuits, levy, foreclosure and contact. Outside of bankruptcy, you may be able to file a complaint or sue for illegal debt collection. Filing Bankruptcy to Stop Creditor Harassment The biggest advantage of bankruptcy is that the automatic stay is [...]