Divorce: When a Spouse or Former Spouse Files Bankruptcy
Understanding the Impact of Bankruptcy on Domestic Support Obligations, Property Settlements, and Taxes
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will provide family law practitioners with guidance on handling the challenges of settlement agreement language relating to the discharge of certain obligations in the bankruptcy involving a spouse or former spouse of a client.
Outline
- Bankruptcy definitions
- Bankruptcy definitions relevant to divorce counsel
- Automatic stay: What is it and when does it apply
- Chapter 7 and 13 issues
- Tax issues
- Best practice strategies
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- Domestic support obligations
- Automatic stay and when it applies
- Tax considerations when a spouse or former spouse files bankruptcy
- Provisions to include in the property settlement agreement relating to bankruptcy
- Factors that bankruptcy courts consider in determining dischargeability
Faculty
Daniel L. Britt, Jr.
Britt & Burroughs
Mr. Britt has been in private practice for over 35 years. He has tremendous expertise in bankruptcy and insolvency... | Read More
Mr. Britt has been in private practice for over 35 years. He has tremendous expertise in bankruptcy and insolvency matters, including Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 13 payment plans, and Chapter 11 reorganization. He also advises clients on matters related to taxation, assistance for veterans benefit claims, and all forms of complex state and federal litigation in Georgia such as fire loss insurance claims, trust litigation, and non-compete covenants.
CloseIan M. Falcone
Atty
The Falcone Law Firm
Mr. Falcone practices family law and bankruptcy law. His practice focuses on complex intertwined corporate and... | Read More
Mr. Falcone practices family law and bankruptcy law. His practice focuses on complex intertwined corporate and personal debt matters including tax debt and divorce related debt. He is a frequent speaker on issues related to family law and bankruptcy law. He is admitted to practice law in the courts of Georgia, New York, Connecticut and the Federal Courts.
CloseShayna M. Steinfeld
Atty
Steinfeld & Steinfeld
Ms. Steinfeld practices exclusively in the areas of bankruptcy and corporate reorganization and litigates in... | Read More
Ms. Steinfeld practices exclusively in the areas of bankruptcy and corporate reorganization and litigates in Bankruptcy, Federal District and Appellate Courts, representing all types of parties in all cases. She has taught bankruptcy classes at John Marshall Law School. She co-chaired the Bankruptcy Committee of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association for approximately five years.
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Member
Britt and Burroughs
Mr. Burroughs' represents clients in an array of federal, state and local tax matters, including tax remediation,... | Read More
Mr. Burroughs' represents clients in an array of federal, state and local tax matters, including tax remediation, strategic tax planning and controversy. He regularly counsels clients on federal and state income tax, sales and use tax, and property tax issues.
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