With certain exceptions, the filing of a bankruptcy petition immediately and automatically puts into place a court order of a stay of collection action applicable to all entities against actions by creditors against the person who filed for bankruptcy relief as well as his property. The bankruptcy stay remain in effect until it is terminated by the bankruptcy court or as otherwise provided by the Bankruptcy Code.Chapter 13 Co-Debtor Stay
In a chapter 13 case, the automatic stay is also effective against a person who is a co-signer on consumer debt.
Violations of the Automatic Stay
Most court hold that actions taken in violation of the automatic stay are void.
