Articles in the ‘Bankruptcy’ Category

Bankruptcy and Equitable Distribution

By denying ownership in the marital home in his bankruptcy case and thereafter taking the opposite position in the divorce proceeding, the husband was attempting to manipulate the legal system to his advantage. Judicial estoppel was warranted.     Romano, IV v. Romano, New Jersey App. Div., January 12, 2012

Support Obligations Not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

This case demonstrates that under the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C.A. 523(a), support obligations for alimony and child support are not dischargeable in bankruptcy regardless of whether the obligation arises under an agreement between the parties or court imposed.  Malandruccolo v. Malandruccolo, New Jersey App. Div., May 12, 2010