A: Typically, wage garnishments will be stopped upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition. In other words, when a bankruptcy is filed, all creditors must cease from taking any action against you or your assets. This is guided by the Automatic Stay. The bankruptcy stay prohibits Creditors from any collection activity on your account. This includes phone calls, lawsuits, mailings and any other form of collection.
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