You live in NC and should consult with a bankruptcy attorney in your state. Florida attorneys do not know the law in NC and cannot give you legal advice concerning it. When you file a bankruptcy, regardless of the state you are in, a federal law comes into effect which prevents a creditor from proceeding with a state court action that has already been filed, or filing suit against you. They cannot try to collect money from you, but they have to have notice of the date, case number, and chapter concerning the filing of the bankruptcy petition. This is usually done by filing a "suggestion of bankruptcy" in the appropriate state court.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2012 at 4:36 PM