Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

Bankruptcy Fraud

Hello - I have to go to court very soon to prove that a friend of mine committed bankruptcy fraud to try and get the judge to dismiss it. She filed Chapter 13 on me. I have plenty of documentation that she lied over and over again within her filing and plan. Is that good enough? She doesn't even work but she's having her boyfriend say she works for him. I know she's hiding assets and even cash from the court. Any advice please???


Asked on 12/30/08, 3:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Bankruptcy Fraud

Soon-to-be an ex-friend, no doubt. Bring copies of your documents with you to give to the trustee. You will be able to ask questions. Don't make accusations. Just ask pointed questions like, "Isn't it true that, when you filed your bankruptcy petition, you misstated XXXX?" If the debtor denies it, then point to specifics like, "In your letter of XXX, you stated that it was YYY. How do you explain your bankruptcy statement under penalty of perjury that it was ZZZ?" Good luck. Depending on the amount in question, it might be worth it to hire a lawyer to be there with you to ask the questions.

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Answered on 12/30/08, 3:35 am


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