An automatic stay is a court-ordered injunction that halts most creditor collection actions—foreclosures, garnishments, lawsuits—once a bankruptcy petition is filed. It provides immediate debt relief, protecting filers and their property while the case proceeds. Benefits extend to individuals and businesses seeking breathing room, though certain obligations like child support and criminal fines are exempt.
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