Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

How long does it take for bankruptcy to take effect?

HI,

I gave all the information to my attorney for filing and I would like to know in general how long does it take to have creditors stop calling? and how long does it take to file?

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Kathy


Asked on 5/16/02, 5:22 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Markus Law Office of Mark J. Markus

Re: How long does it take for bankruptcy to take effect?

That's up to your attorney as to how long it takes to file.

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Answered on 5/16/02, 5:26 pm
Douglas A. Crowder Crowder Law Center

Re: How long does it take for bankruptcy to take effect?

A bankruptcy can be filed as soon as the next day after you've given your attorney the information. As a practical matter, it may take a few days to get the documents prepared, and often an attorney will need more information from the client before preparing the papers.

The phone calls should stop as soon as creditors get notice that the bankruptcy has been filed with the court, which could be as soon as you tell them the case number, or could take about 2 weeks for them to get notice from the court.

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Answered on 5/16/02, 7:40 pm


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