When a petition is filed under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, an automatic stay goes into effect, prohibiting the creditors from collecting debts on amounts owed for back taxes, family support, and student loans.

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When a Chapter 7 petition is filed, an automatic stay goes into effect, and all attempts to collect debts must stop immediately-except for debts caused by fraud, amounts owed for back taxes, family support, and student loans that do not impose a hardship on the debtor.

When a Petition Is Filed Under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy