Bankruptcy does not discharge criminal fines and restitution, but gets rid of other debts so you can focus on all your criminal obligations. If you owe criminal fines, penalties, forfeiture, or restitution, bankruptcy does not help you directly with those debts. But bankruptcy can still provide you essential help in paying for essential expenses, including criminal related ones. … Read More
Automatic Stay Exceptions
The “automatic stay” immediately stops most collection actions by most creditors when you file bankruptcy. But here are some key exceptions.