QUESTION
Can you include court fines in bankruptcy?
Asked on Nov 26th, 2015 on Bankruptcy - Michigan
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Commercial & Bankruptcy Law Attorney serving Powell, OH
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Ronald K. Nims
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No, court fines are criminal penalties and not dischargeable.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2015 at 5:29 PM
You are required to INCLUDE all debts in your bankruptcy filing. Whether you will be able eliminate a particular debt with a discharge in bankruptcy depends on 1) the exact nature of the debt and 2) the chapter of bankruptcy filed. There are many types of court fines. Some are considered civil, others are considered criminal, even for minor offenses, like traffic violations.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2015 at 5:29 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Generally not. If you are considering bankruptcy see an attorney. Things are not as simple as you think and if much of your debt is not dischargable you could be wasting this option.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2015 at 3:43 AM
Bankruptcy Attorney serving Madison, WI
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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You must include them on the court papers. In most cases, however, they are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
Answered on Dec 04th, 2015 at 3:43 AM