Motion to impose stay
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Automatic Stay -- Immediately after a bankruptcy case is filed, an injunction (called the "Automatic Stay") is generally imposed against certain creditors who want to start or continue taking action against a debtor or the debtor's property. Bankruptcy Code Section 362 discusses the Automatic Stay.
The stay requires creditors to cease actions against the debtor and the debtor's property as described in 11 U.S.C. § 362(a). The stay continues until either the case is dismissed or closed or, in an individual case, until the granting or denial of discharge.
Automatic Stay -- Immediately after a bankruptcy case is filed, an injunction (called the "Automatic Stay") is generally imposed against certain creditors who want to start or continue taking action against a debtor or the debtor's property.
The most common reason for a creditor to make a motion for relief from the automatic stay is that the debtor has filed Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and does not want to use the bankruptcy to keep their house or car.
This Standard Clause for use in a forbearance or restructuring agreement provides for a defaulting borrower to waive its right to assert the automatic stay against a lender if it later files for bankruptcy. This Standard Clause has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.
Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay is a request by a creditor to allow the creditor to take action against the debtor or the debtor's property that would otherwise be prohibited by the automatic stay.
What are the exceptions to the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C § 362? Establishing paternity; Establishing or modifying domestic support obligations, including child support and alimony; Child custody or visitation matters; Divorce proceedings; Domestic violence matters.
Notice of Stay of Proceedings (CM-180) Tells the court and the other side that a cause is paused (stayed) because another court case, such as bankruptcy, requires the pause.