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If makes fraudulent transfers after a judgment is issued, does that make the debt nondischargeable in bankruptcy?

Money Transfer in Garnishment

Fraudulent transfers and preference payments are some of the more regularly litigated matters within a bankruptcy case.  A fraudulent transfer generally refers to a transfer of assets made by a debtor with the intent to hinder, delay or defraud the creditor.  A preference generally occurs when a debtor pays one creditor more than that creditor […]

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Tax Debt is Discharged in Bankruptcy because IRS May Have Lost Tax Return!

Tax debts are one of those tricky things in bankruptcy where if everything wasn’t done right, then the debt doesn’t get discharged.  The debtor has to file any missed returns.  There are time periods that have to be cleared.  Each tax year has to be considered on its own.  In a very interesting case, a […]

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Bankruptcy FAQ: Can I Possibly Be Arrested for Outstanding Credit Card Debt?

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Myths abound when it comes to what creditors may do when it comes to collecting their debt.  For sure, there are documented stories of creditor abuse – but those stories are just that, abuse and possible flagrant violations of law.  I was recently retained by a client to file bankruptcy.  One reason, the client told […]

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Bankruptcy Discharge Injunction NOT applicable to Some Nondischargeable debts

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People that file for bankruptcy often expect two things: the protection of the automatic stay when filing, and then the protection of the discharge injunction after they get their discharge.  Another thing many debtors understand when it comes to bankruptcy is that some kinds of debts are nondischargeable, such as student loans or some kinds […]

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