Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Florida

florida bankruptcy. afterbankruptcy for credit card debt do judgements and liens go away?


Asked on 6/12/11, 2:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

A debtor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy will typically receives a discharge whereby the court discharges debts included in the petition, including credit card debts. Such debts, even if a judgment or lien exists at the time of filing, are discharged, and the creditor cannot collect them. Judgments, liens, garnishments, or any collection method cannot be used because the debts have been discharged in bankruptcy.

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Answered on 6/12/11, 2:59 pm


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