Legal Question in Family Law in California
Can a FLARPL that has been recorded be discharged in bankruptcy and can the family law court sign off on a stipulated settlement that extinguishes the FLARPL without notice to the attorney holding the lien?
Asked on 4/26/12, 2:40 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
What's a FLARPL?
Answered on 4/27/12, 8:45 pm
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
After dying of curiosity I realized that you were using an acronym for an encumbrance to pay attorney's fees, set forth in Family Code section 2033. The problem is that the lien is secured by a deed of trust, and secured liens survive bankruptcy.
Answered on 4/28/12, 12:23 pm