At the moment you file for bankruptcy, “automatic stay” kicks in, pursuant to Section 362 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. It is an order that gets sent to your creditors immediately, after you file for bankruptcy. The automatic stay affords protections throughout your bankruptcy, regardless of whether you file a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. It is a provision in bankruptcy law that acts as a protective shield and protects you from creditors, while at the same time, providing you time to reorganize your debts, finances, and financial affairs.
