§362(k) Stay Violation Damages in New Hampshire

How 11 U.S.C. § 362(k) applies in New Hampshire — federal bankruptcy law, New Hampshire district data.

What §362(k) Stay Violation Damages Does

If a creditor willfully violates the automatic stay (continuing to call, attempt repossession, pursue a lawsuit, etc.) after knowing of your bankruptcy, you can recover actual damages, attorney fees, and — in appropriate cases — punitive damages. This remedy is available only to individual debtors, not corporate filers.

Key points:

New Hampshire Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

9,593
Total filings
51.9%
Dismiss rate
2,208
Prior filers
26.6%
Prior discharge rate

Districts covered: D. New Hampshire.

Apply This to Your Case

The rules above are federal — they apply identically in every state. What varies by state is exemptions (§522), median income thresholds (means test), and case-law interpretations of ambiguous terms. For a New Hampshire-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.

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