Can Bankruptcy Get Rid of Divorce Debt from a Hold Harmless Clause?
What happens when you agree to pay the debt of your ex-wife or ex-husband as part of your divorce decree? What if you can’t pay the debt and you want to file for bankruptcy. Can you get rid of the...
View ArticleAre Property Settlement Agreements Dischargeable in Bankruptcy?
If you have been through a divorce and there was some assets involved then chances are that you entered into a property settlement agreement. As part of your agreement you may have had to provide a...
View ArticleAre Attorney’s Fees from a Divorce Dischargeable in Bankruptcy?
A lot of the clients that come in to our office have not only experienced a loss of a job, illness or disability, but many times they are in the process of either getting a divorce or have already gone...
View ArticleCommunity Discharge Protects Non-Filing Spouse
When only one spouse files for bankruptcy in California the non-filing spouse gets the benefit of the community discharge. The community discharge protects the non-filing spouse.
View ArticleDoes My Husband/Wife Have to File Bankruptcy with Me?
Once of the biggest concerns for married couples is: Does my spouse have to file bankruptcy with me? Do we have to file bankruptcy together? The answer is: No there is no requirement that married...
View ArticleSolving Child and Spousal Support Debt Problems in California through Bankruptcy
If you are behind in your support payments, you owe a very special kind of debt. It may surprise you to hear that even this debt can be tamed through bankruptcy. California Law Enables Your Ex-Spouse...
View ArticleTwo Types of Debts You May Still Owe After Bankruptcy
Most debts ARE legally written off (“discharged”) in bankruptcy. But let’s clear up some likely confusion about certain debts that might not be discharged. There are two separate sets of them, and they...
View ArticleBankruptcy’s Benefits and Limits for Stopping Child and Spousal Support...
The rules are clear. Chapter 7 does not help much with support obligations (other than freeing up more of your money to pay it). But Chapter 13 can help tremendously. Regular, Monthly Support Payments...
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