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How does filing under Chapter 13 affect lawsuits and attachments that have already been filed against me?

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How does filing under Chapter 13 affect lawsuits and attachments that have already been filed against me?

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The filing of Chapter 13 automatically stays (stops) all lawsuits, garnishments, attachments, and other attempts by your creditors to take your property. A few days after your case is filed, the Bankruptcy Court will mail a notice to all of your creditors ordering them to stop all action against you. If you cannot wait this long for relief, you or your attorney may notify any creditor of the automatic stay.