QUESTION
Will I be charged with fraud for putting the gi bill payments in my chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Asked on Apr 12th, 2012 on Bankruptcy - Florida
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I didn't list gi bill payments as income but included the bank statements in my discharged ch 7 Florida bankruptcy now ex wants it reopened because of fraud, can they do that? The checking statements with deposits were included in my packet but I didn't list it because I thought it wasn't counted as income and because it isn't every month and the payment rates change based on my enrollment.
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You have to list all income in bankruptcy except for benefits from social security.
Answered on Apr 16th, 2012 at 1:57 PM
John R. McNeal
Possibly, but would depend on several other criteria before prosecution. Ex-spouse may be criminally involved as an accessory.
Answered on Apr 16th, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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You were required to list the income on Schedule I of your bankruptcy papers that you filed with the court. You should consult an attorney.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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Get in front of this. Reopen your case, amend the petitions and then close the case. Fraud is a reach on your facts.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2012 at 1:30 PM
You are required to list all income in the petition, and the GI Bill is considered income for purposes of determining your eligibility for Chapter 7 relief. The court has power to revoke a discharge based on fraud. The Trustee, the United States Trustee, and creditors have standing to bring such an action.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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You are required to list 100% of all income, all assets and all debts. Talk to your lawyer about correcting your bankruptcy documents.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Norman Linder Hull
A complete answer is impossible without more facts. In general, ALL sources of income must be disclosed. Unfortunately, ex wives are a frequent source of trouble as they still have anger to vent. Invest the money and consult an attorney.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2012 at 11:54 AM