Can Bankruptcy Stop Wage Garnishment, Foreclosure, or Lawsuits?
If debt collectors are calling, your wages are being garnished, or you're facing foreclosure, bankruptcy might be the lifeline you need. In this episode of The Debt Hotline, host Hannah Locklear sits down with Stephen Nowak, a senior associate attorney at Guardian Litigation Group with decades of experience in bankruptcy law. Stephen has helped countless consumers facing financial hardship understand their options and regain control of their financial futures. Together, Hannah and Stephen explore how bankruptcy's automatic stay works, the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and what debts can actually be eliminated.
Listeners get an expert's perspective on how filing for bankruptcy immediately stops most collection actions, from wage garnishments to foreclosure auctions. Stephen breaks down the process from start to finish, explaining what happens the moment you file, how the automatic stay protects you, and which debts survive bankruptcy. He also addresses the emotional side of filing, helping listeners understand that bankruptcy isn't about failure; it's about using a constitutional right to get a fresh start.
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Solo | Resolve debtReal callers join the conversation with honest, relatable questions:
- Rachel (California): Will Chapter 7 stop her $9,000 credit card wage garnishment immediately?
- Angela (New York): Can bankruptcy make her $45,000 medical debt lawsuit disappear?
- David (California): Will filing wipe out the $12,000 he still owes after car repossession?
- Carol (Texas): Does bankruptcy cover both child support and creditor garnishments?
- Allan (New York): How does bankruptcy handle seven years of back taxes?
Stephen answers them all with compassionate, practical advice designed to help listeners understand their legal rights and make informed decisions about their financial recovery.
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