QUESTION
Can I file bankruptcy in order to stop an eviction?
Asked on Nov 07th, 2012 on Bankruptcy - Florida
6 ANSWERS
If you cannot afford the rent, bankruptcy will not help you, though it could buy you additional time to find a new place.
Answered on Nov 09th, 2012 at 6:07 AM
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David J. Hutchinson
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The best you will do will be to temporarily delay the eviction; it is not worth filing a bankruptcy.
Answered on Nov 09th, 2012 at 5:32 AM
It would be an abuse of the bankruptcy system to file a bankruptcy for just that one debt and would not be a financially responsible move either. Filing bankruptcy will only delay an eviction for a short while and will cost you a lot for a little benefit. I would look for a better solution. Best regards,
Answered on Nov 08th, 2012 at 12:44 PM
If you already have a court judgment for eviction, then bankruptcy will not stop the action. If there is no judgment, bankruptcy will stop the process, but a landlord can petition the court for permission to proceed. The court will almost always do this.
Answered on Nov 08th, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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Bankruptcy is a very complicated process. It is wise to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney before deciding to take this important step. Most Arizona bankruptcy attorneys offer a free consultation about the basics of bankruptcy. I am attaching a link to some free videos that explain how bankruptcy works.
Answered on Nov 08th, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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No, you cannot just file bankruptcy with the sole purpose being to stop an eviction.
Answered on Nov 08th, 2012 at 12:42 PM