Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania

How much time am I buying with chap7on eviction

I told legal aid that I was filling bancruotcy to assist me in my evection. their saying to wait until the day before the set out to file. How much time am I buying. A time line would be of great help of what I can expect. IE if the landlord files for a stay.ect ect. In the midsts of a custody battle which help put me here and moving is the last peice of ammo I want to give my ex.Set out date is 5/27/03 so i plan to file the day before...Any time line or advice would be helpful....yes L/L has an attny....

Thank you for your time.


Asked on 5/19/03, 9:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Matthew Nahrgang Nahrgang & Associates, P.C.

Re: How much time am I buying with chap7on eviction

The bankruptcy will stay any eviction. However, the landlord can ask for an emergency hearing which can be held as soon as a day. Otherwise, the usual practice is to file a motion and a hearing occurs within 30 days. That filing could occur at any time. If no motion is filed, the stay will last as long as the case which is about 4 months.

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Answered on 5/20/03, 3:07 pm


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