In May 2021, we reported that Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Erika Jayne may be brought in to her estranged husbands bankruptcy case. Now, E! News reports that Jayne is being sued for $25 million by Tom Girardi's bankruptcy trustee, Elissa Miller. This lawsuits stems from Jayne alledgedly using the funds from Girardi's company [...]
Radar reports that bankruptcy trustees are now turning their attention towards Girardi's estranged wife, Erika Jayne. "The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills" reality star is being pursued because of allegations that she may have fraudulently received millions of dollars from Girardi. From The Article: "At the moment, Erika’s ex Thomas Girardi, a once-respected lawyer, [...]
When you and your spouse are coming to terms with your marriage and finances, you may have questions regarding divorce and bankruptcy. Depending on your situation, you may be recommended to complete one before the other. Or, you may be able to complete each process at the same time depending on debts, income, assets, and [...]
Bankruptcy and Divorce There are times in which money becomes a problem for married couples looking to end their marriage, bankruptcy at some point may be something either or both spouses are considering. Some may wonder if it is best to file for one over the other while others may want to do them both [...]
While having the ability to make payments on debt obligations is enough of a struggle alone, some debtors have to deal with an ex-spouse who has yet to start paying their share of the debt. You may have a divorce agreement that details that is responsible for making payments on certain debts, but it may [...]
Divorce and bankruptcy commonly go hand in hand. Many people wonder if one should be done before the other. While divorce is a common reason why people file bankruptcy, there are a few areas to review that may help you determine which one to do first and how to do it efficiently to help ease [...]
Debtors who fall behind on making spousal or child support payments may be under the impression they cannot file for bankruptcy. In fact, if you meet qualifications and requirements to file, you can seek bankruptcy protection when you fall behind. Yet, keep in mind that bankruptcy may not discharge debt related to back child support [...]
It's common to wonder what may happen if your ex-spouse files for bankruptcy after divorce. While a divorce agreement may have been in place detailing who is responsible for outstanding debt, you may wonder if creditors have a right to pursue the other spouse. In some cases they can, but what if your ex-spouse files [...]
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Divorce If you and your spouse filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy and now you are filing for divorce, there are a few options to consider depending on the situation. A divorce is known for affecting different things in your life including ownership of property and finances. It is likely your divorce will [...]
When a Spouse Doesn't Report All of Their Income at Divorce It's common for spouse to hide assets such as income during a divorce and for obvious reasons. They either feel they won't have anything left after property is divided or they are upset and bitter at their spouse and feel they are not entitled [...]
