Adversary proceedings are when you need to continue to fight it out in bankruptcy court with the results affecting your bankruptcy. This happens when you file bankruptcy while either you or a creditor might also need to file a lawsuit to have a bankruptcy judge determine the results. In this scenario, you and the creditor…
Bankruptcy court judges have essentially the same powers as district court judges. Not only do they decide bankruptcy issues but they also decide other issues such as Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) issues or issues which involve the debtor. Adversary lawsuits are lawsuits separate from the bankruptcy. These adversary cases often involve issues of…
I’d like to talk with you today about fraudulent concealment and transfers when you file for bankruptcy. First, there is an inherent danger with undesirable outcomes when a debtor tries to conceal assets during bankruptcy. Secondly, anything you reveal to your bankruptcy attorney is under the attorney-client privilege. The point is, your attorney can’t help…