Enforcing judgments obtained against the debtor are "stayed" by the filing of a voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy petition.

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When a debtor files for bankruptcy, all collection actions against them are immediately stopped or "stayed," including the enforcement of any judgments obtained against them. This is meant to give the debtor a breathing space and to ensure equitable distribution of their assets to all creditors in the bankruptcy proceeding.

Enforcing Judgments Obtained Against the Debtor Are "Stayed" by the Filing