Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Indiana

Can I include this in bankruptcy?

I was convicted of battery with a deadly weapon against my ex husband,he sued for 70,000 & was awarded it,we didn't go to court i agreed .I want to file bankruptcy can I file on this?


Asked on 5/03/04, 7:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Southward Southward & Haggard

Re: Can I include this in bankruptcy?

Even though the courrt didn't rule on it, intentional torts such as battery are generally excluded from a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge. Since the court didn't decide it, you may have to re-litigate it in a bankruptcy. Now, you could file a chapter 13 bankruptcy as there is no provision for a intentional tort debt. You may be able to just pay him back pennies on the dollar in a ch 13. You need to meet with a bankruptcy attorney to discuss more fully. I would be happy to help you, give us a call at (317) 916-2300 or email us at [email protected].

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Answered on 5/03/04, 8:47 pm


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