Fraudulent Debt in Bankruptcy
A Sacramento bankruptcy lawyer outlines fraudulent debt in a bankruptcy filing
Sacramento, as we approach the close of tax season and a close review of our financial straits, there may be some debtors who know they are going to file bankruptcy. For many this realization may be a difficult pill to swallow. Still, some debtors may take this as an opportunity to run up their credit card bills to pay for debts or necessities knowing they will discharge the debt when they file for bankruptcy. Not so fast my friends!
Debts from fraud are non-dischargeable. Thus, if a creditor can prove that your debt arose out of dishonesty, the court probably will not let you discharge that debt.
For example, you know you are going to file for bankruptcy, but your five year old daughter really wants a pony for her birthday. Being the kind parent you are, you pay $5,000.00 for your daughter’s beloved pony by using your credit card. A couple months later you file for bankruptcy after making only one payment on that credit card after purchasing the pony. In this situation a debtor should not be surprised to have the creditor object and the court agree this debt should not be dischargeable.
So, word to the wise, Sacramento, enjoy life. But do so responsibly.
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