If you are behind on your rent, and facing eviction proceedings, the bankruptcy process can help. Once you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition, an "automatic stay" goes into effect. It may be possible to halt the eviction proceedings for a short period of time to give you some breathing room to focus and consider your options about catching up on your back rent, looking for a new apartment or negotiate your current living situation, without the immediate threat of a pending eviction proceeding.

If you are struggling with debt, contact us for a free consultation to speak with San Francisco Bay Area bankruptcy attorney Mark Chernev.