Did you bank account get frozen?

[goobs]

If so, how long after the filing did it happen? And how long was it frozen for?

[daxtell]

mine was not frozen in my chapter 7, because through my attorney my bank account was exempted in my petition.

[disconapper]

Why would a bank account be frozen? Should I be worried that my checking account will be frozen? I have no connections to the bank other than the checking account, meaning no credit cards/loans etc through the bank. I just filed on Friday or very late Thursday night.

[ScaredINMich]

mine was not frozen in my chapter 7, because through my attorney my bank account was exempted in my petition.

Same with us.

[AngelinaCatHub]

Many financial institutions freeze your accounts to stop further loss to themselves. Credit Unions especially as they are non profit orgs and member owned will do this. Banks will particularly if you have a mortgage for something. In any case, I would draw down the checking account and hold cash for expenses. Make sure you buy exempted things. 'Hub

[frogger]

No, but I had already changed accounts several months prior to filing to a bank in which I owed no money to. There was no reason for them to freeze my account.

[Chowder]

If so, how long after the filing did it happen? And how long was it frozen for?

Always switch that account to a non-affiliated Bank. Always.