Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Michigan

I recetly won a civil suit for defamation. The defending party has stated in open court that if he was found guilty and there was a money judgement that he would simply file for bankruptcy to nulify the judgement. I've already put a lien against the defendant's main residence. And he is now trying to sell his home by "Contract for deed" under the tablein an effort to avoid paying on the judgement by avoiding a conventianal sale. So my questions are: 1. How do I legally block the defendants attempt to use bankruptcy to erase the judgement of malicious defamation against him? 2. How do I stop/expose the defendants(Contract For Deed) real estate sale? Will the potential buyer of the home become responsible as well for knowingly assisting the defendant to avoid the lien? HELP PLEASE!!!


Asked on 10/10/11, 5:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas R. Morris Silverman & Morris, P.L.L.C.

1. Objection to discharge of debt under 11 USC section 523(a)(6).

2. Objection to discharge under 11 USC section 727.

3. Purchaser of home may be liable for fraudulent transfer avoidable under UFTA, or, in bankruptcy, 11 USC 548 and 544.

This is a complex situation, but it is a relatively straightforward situation for an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Give me a call, and I can refer to someone in the Western District of Michigan, where I presume the debtor might be located.

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Answered on 10/10/11, 6:34 pm


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