How Long Can I stay in My home after I stop Paying the mortgage

494 days

According an article in the Chicago Tribune, May 22, 2011. This figure was pulled from RealtyTrac who tracks foreclosures from the filing to the sheriff's sale. Bottom line - you can stay in your house at least a year.

The problem - what if a deficiency judgment is entered against you. Then you've gotten rid of your house, but still need a bankruptcy to get rid of the deficiency judgment.

Falling home prices have caused many people to choose to default on their home. It is good idea to see a qualified bankruptcy attorney to see if you are "judgment proof" or will the target of a deficiency judgment.