Filing Bankruptcy Will Stop Collection Calls and Bank Account Attachments
Filing bankruptcy includes an automatic stay that will put an immediate stop to creditor attempts to collect debts such as calls at work and garnishments of bank accounts.
At the Maida Law Firm, our lawyers offer a free initial consultation if you are dealing with adverse actions from creditors. With offices in Beaumont and Houston, we serve clients throughout southeast Texas and the Texas Gulf Coast.
Stop Garnishments in Texas
Creditors cannot garnish wages in Texas, as they do in other states to collect debts. However, creditors can garnish bank accounts, which can cause your checks to bounce and even stop your ATM card from working.
Filing bankruptcy will stop garnishment in its tracks if you act promptly enough. As you receive a notice that a creditor has a judgment against you, you should contact a bankruptcy attorney as soon as possible to stop the garnishment.
Stop Collection Calls in Texas
As soon as our lawyers file your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy papers, creditors will be barred from calling you. If you do receive a call from a creditor after that point, tell them you have filed bankruptcy and to call our law firm. If a creditor continues to call you, you can sue them.
Contact Our Beaumont and Houston Garnishment Attorneys
Our Beaumont and Houston bankruptcy attorneys offer a free initial consultation to explain how to stop garnishments and collectors' calls at work. Call 409-291-5117 to schedule a consultation at our Beaumont office or 713-987-3910 to schedule a consultation at our Houston office.
