Plaintiff files lien, included in BK, and BK discharged. Shouldn't the liens have gone away as well?

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   Scott Riddle

   Atlanta Litigation Lawyer

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   Answered March 15, 2013 16:23. No -- least for many liens. The debt and a lien are two different issues. Some liens may be avoidable, but you have to file the appropriate motion in Bankruptcy Court. It depends on the facts.

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   Alan D. WaltonPro

   Birch Run Bankruptcy Attorney

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   Answered March 15, 2013 16:41. Most liens will survive bankruptcy. With some, you can file a motion to avoid the lien, but if you don't, the lien will survive. Sounds like you had some bad advice about how to deal with the lien. You might want to consult an attorney now to see if you can reopen your case to avoid the lien.

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   Diane L Gruber

   West Linn Bankruptcy Attorney

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   Answered March 15, 2013 20:19. You filed your own bankruptcy without an attorney, didn't you? While the BK was pending you should have filed papers to have the liens avoided. Now, you will have to hire an attorney, pay the court a fee to re-open your BK and have the liens avoided. Good luck.

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