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Does Bankruptcy dicharge previous judgements?
Asked on Sep 06th, 2011 on Bankruptcy - Virginia
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If I have a judgement against me and I file bankruptcy. Does the bankruptcy discharge the judgement?
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Usually, if the basis of the judgment is dischargeable.
Answered on Jun 24th, 2013 at 12:09 AM
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Charles J. Schneider, P.C.
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In most cases yes.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Bankruptcy discharges judgments on credit cards, medical debts and similar debt.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2011 at 5:43 AM
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Law Office of Paul Stuber
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Yes a bankruptcy allows the discharge of judgement debts. The only problem might be if they file a lien on your property with that judgement before you file the bankruptcy.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2011 at 12:35 PM
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Jacob D. Braunstein, Attorney at Law
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Filing for bankruptcy will discharge your liability for that judgment.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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William Edward Zurinskas
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The Bankruptcy discharge generaly applies to judgments. Judgment liens and nondischargeable debts survive after bankruptcy.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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Holmes Law Office
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That depends on what the judgment is for. Judgments based on allegations of fraud embezzlement, personal injury arising out of you operating a motor vehicle while high or intoxicated or Domestic Relations ( divorce Separation ) normally will not be discharge. Sometimes it is necessary to commence an Adversary proceeding to determine dischargability.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2011 at 11:03 AM
So long as the judgement is unsecured and not attached to any property, it will be discharged.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Information provided doesn't create an attorney/client privilege nor constitute an offer of services and is only general responses to hypotheticals
judith runyon
No, it discharges to debt, but not the judgment.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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Jackie Robert Geller Attorney at Law
Most likely. Have an attorney review it to be sure.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
Yes and no. Many but not all judgments are dischargeable. A lawyer has to see it to know. Note that a judgment is also a lien on assets. The lien is NOT eliminated unless your lawyer successfully files a motion to avoid lien.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2011 at 10:02 AM
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William Rubendall Attorney at Law
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Judgments are discharged in bankruptcy. If there is a judgment lien filed there is a provision under section 522 (f) to remove the lien.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2011 at 9:23 AM
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Maureen O'Malley
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It discharges the debt, but the judgment creditor or its attorney must mark the judgment satisfied.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2011 at 8:16 AM