What Is the Automatic Stay in Ohio?

The automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) is a federal injunction that applies identically in every state including Ohio. It takes effect the moment you file bankruptcy, stopping foreclosures, repossessions, wage garnishments, lawsuits, and most collection activity.

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This is a short answer. For detailed Ohio-specific statute analysis, see our state×statute matrix and the related network resources below.

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