Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

If I am going through divorce and I filled for BK, do I have to still pay a settlement amount to her to end this divorce (I did name her in the BK and I was discharged). I filled for BK and was discharged she kept all of the marital assets i.e. furniture, TV�s, car, house, etc. She says that I had a CD when we got separated and she wants half of that money. It was 10K and it was cashed a while ago to pay for the attorney. I have been paying my CS and I am up to date but can she get a settlement from me above what she has already gotten? Or does the BK stop any further bleeding?


Asked on 3/18/13, 9:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

It depends on when you filed and under what Chapter you filed. If within the last few years, a Ch 7 does not discharge your obligations under your divorce judgment. Only a Ch 13 might do so. Discuss this with your bankruptcy atty.

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Answered on 3/18/13, 10:03 am


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