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Bankruptcy questions for NY?

I have retained a lawyer for bankruptcy. My appt. with him is Monday 8-25.

How long after that appt. will the court day be? (approximately...i know you can't be specific)

When does the Automatic Stay go into effect? When the court appointment is made, or when it's entered at the courts?

Do I have to contact the people I owe money to, or does the courts?

Does my boss have to wait for a notice from the court or sheriffs to stop taking money out or can I just tell him after I know the automatic stay is in effect? (IE, I get notice of AS on Tuesday, he doesnt' take money out on Friday?)

Thanks so much for all your answers.!


Asked on 8/20/08, 1:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nancy Delain Delain Law Office, PLLC

Re: Bankruptcy questions for NY?

Since you have retained a lawyer, you need to direct your questions, and they are good ones, to him/her. Other lawyers, including lawyers on this board, cannot counsel a represented person.

THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND IS NOT INTENDED, NOR SHOULD IT BE CONSTRUED, AS LEGAL ADVICE. THIS POSTING DOES NOT CREATE ANY ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN US. FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE ABOUT YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, CONSULT YOUR ATTORNEY.

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Answered on 8/25/08, 12:57 am
Stephen Starr Starr & Starr, PLLC

Re: Bankruptcy questions for NY?

If you have already hired an attorney to represent you in a personal bankruptcy case these are all good questions to direct to him/her. For general information regarding bankruptcy please feel free to visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website, and Blog postings on our Blog at www.starrandstarr.com.

General information re the automatic stay is found in Quest. 4 of the General Bankruptcy FAQs at www.starrandstarr.com

Best regards,

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Answered on 8/20/08, 1:14 pm


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