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Divorce and Bankruptcy

Allmand Law Firm
June 26, 2009 Divorce and Bankruptcy

Filing For Divorce? Don’t Jeopardize You Bankruptcy With Manipulation

In the bankruptcy case involving divorce and a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , a debtor allegedly used the threat to waive his bankruptcy exemptions as leverage in his divorce proceedings. The details of the case:...

Allmand Law Firm
May 26, 2009 Divorce and Bankruptcy

Struggling With Debt And Want A Divorce? You May Want To File Bankruptcy First

Many couples struggling with marital debts that has been piling up every since their wedding day, have successfully used bankruptcy to get a fresh financial start. But what happens when couples are in debt...

Allmand Law Firm
February 24, 2009 Divorce and Bankruptcy

Job Losses Forcing Divorcing Couples To Renegotiate Settlements

According to an article in the The Dallas Morning News, many divorcing couples are finding themselves returning to the negotiating table after one party faces a job loss , reduced income or some other...

Allmand Law Firm
January 21, 2009 Divorce and Bankruptcy

Hostile Divorce And Bankruptcy

Sometimes couples who are clearly hostile towards each and clearly want to divorce are entangled in a web of debt. Is it in the best interest of these couples to file bankruptcy before they...

Allmand Law Firm
October 23, 2008 Divorce and Bankruptcy

Discharging Non-Support Obligations From Divorce

The 2005 bankruptcy law made non-support obligations from a divorce dischargeable in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy only if the discharge would not harm the spouse who is owed the obligation. However, Chapter 13 bankruptcy...

Allmand Law Firm
October 23, 2008 Divorce and Bankruptcy

During Your Divorce Disclose Your Intentions To File Bankruptcy

If you're going through a divorce and you intend to file for bankruptcy afterwards, you may be required to disclose your intentions to your spouse. A recent case found a debtor's divorce related debts...