Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

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can filing bankruptcy clear overdrawn charges billed by banks, phone companys , credit card bills, hospital and medical bills, court fines and dmv fines


Asked on 1/06/09, 7:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
L.A. BK Atty Leon Bayer Bayer, Wishman & Leotta

Re: bankruptcy

Bankruptcy may discharge medical bills, but it does not relieve a person from debts that are imposed as fines or penalties issued by governmental agencies. For example, it does not get rid of what a person owes for a traffic ticket.

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Answered on 1/07/09, 2:22 pm
Mark Markus Law Office of Mark J. Markus

Re: bankruptcy

In a Chapter 7: Yes as to everything except fines owed to governmental units.

In a Chapter 13: Yes as to all, under most (but not all) circumstances.

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Answered on 1/06/09, 8:03 pm


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