Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania

Paying Creditors

After filling for chapter 7 is it necessary to pay the creditors since one is protected from them until the bankruptcy is final.


Asked on 7/02/99, 9:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Susan Freiman The Legal Clinic

Re: Paying Creditors

There is an automative stay against the creditors as soon as a bankruptcy petition is filed, and if a creditor wants to be paid, he must bring a motion and get permission from the bankrputcy judge.

Normally, a secured creditor, or a creditor whose debt will not be discharged, will be allowed to collect.

I strongly urge you to see a lawyer who can review all the facts of your particular case. If you cannot afford one, ask Legal Aid for help. Most bar associations also have a panel of lawyers willing to work for reduced fees.

Good luck!

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Answered on 7/12/99, 3:54 am


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