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Can I discharge NJ divorce attorney's fees in my bankruptcy?

 

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In most instances, yes. Unfortunately, financial difficulty is the cause of many a divorce, and I have even recommended that a consultation with a bankruptcy attorney be part of a divorce strategy. What is also unfortunate is that the divorce attorneys themselves can sometimes get caught in the process and end up not getting paid.

Attorney fees are just like any other debt, such as credit cards or medical bills, that can be wiped out in bankruptcy. However, there are a couple of exceptions to this that you should be aware of:

If you are in a situation where the fees for your attorney in a divorce are weighing you down along with other debt, like credit cards, then you should contact me for a free consultation to discuss how bankruptcy might be able to help you. However, if you are trying to avoid paying your spouse's attorney's fees, or plotting to stiff your attorney, you might run into some trouble.





Getting divorced and thinking about bankruptcy? Is your spouse filing, and you are worried about what that might mean to your case?  Then get the answers to the most frequently asked questions by downloading my free book, Top Questions Divorcing Couples Ask About NJ Bankruptcy. It will give you the answers you need all in one place. Then call me at 888-857-8418 or contact me through this site for an appointment for a free consultation to discuss your case.





The Law Office of Steven J. Richardson serves New Jersey, including:  Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Salem, Cumberland and Atlantic Counties and surrounding New Jersey communities, including Woodbury, Colonial Manor, North Woodbury, Woodbury Heights, Deptford, Thorofare, Gloucester City, Washington Township, Blackwood, Brooklawn, Westville and Pitman.

Richardson Law Offices
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Woodbury, NJ 08096
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