How the pandemic affects your case depends on the circumstances. For example, the $1,200 payments you may have received as part of the stimulus package will not become part of your bankruptcy. The Trustee will not ask for payments from your stimulus money. However, there are also implications for renters and homeowners. There is a moratorium on evictions in some counties and in other parts of the country. Additionally, many lenders have delayed mortgage payments. The federal government halted federal student loan payments until late September. How the pandemic affects your case depends on the type of debt you carry, your location, your lender, and potentially future federal and state legislation. We encourage you to follow us on Facebook for future updates on how new legislation or events could affect your bankruptcy. You can also speak to one of our attorneys to obtain a better understanding of how you or your business could be affected. Despite the pandemic, bankruptcy’s automatic stay remains unchanged as long as your case is active and the stay is in effect. The automatic stay prevents creditors from pursuing collection attempts while it is in effect.