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