Will personal bankruptcy discharge a judgment entered against me for $100K as a result of the divorce equitable distribution?

No in a Chapter 7 case; yes in a Chapter 13 as long as the debt is not "in the nature of alimony, maintenance or support" owed to the (ex)spouse.

Does bankruptcy eliminate unpaid taxes

If you're referring to income taxes, they can be discharged (eliminated) in bankruptcy if certain criteria are met, primarily how old the taxes...

Bankruptcy problem - filed Chapter 7 consumer case with adversary proceedings

The only way to "get rid of" the adversary cases is to defend them and win. If you don't, then they will likely obtain a default judgment against...

If I signed a consent order for attorney's fees and costs, are my attorney's fees still dischargeable in bankruptcy?

My esteemed colleague Peter Lively asks the relevant question, and you responded that you signed the confession of judgment prior to your case...

Does a debtor still have to pay arrears until a bankruptcy is filed?

There isn't enough information to accurately answer your question. Is the debt owed to you secured by collateral of the debtor? If not, there...

What is the meaning of "Only in the ordinary course"?

I can't speak as to what a specific person meant by what they put on a bankruptcy form. The purpose of question #3 is to alert the Trustee to the...

My Ex owes me $$ for past due alimony. I owe large $ credit card debt. If I file BK7, how would past due alimony affect my BK7?

In addition to the other answers, the ongoing alimony payments count towards your budget (even if he is only paying partial amounts). Whether that...

This is very common. If your Chapter 7 case is one in which the Trustee will not be administering any assets (termed a "no asset" case), it really...

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I haven't researched this in a while, but I'm fairly certain that here in the 9th Circuit, the relevant date for valuation on your Motion to Avoid...

$125k in credit card and $39k in timeshare debt. Trying to figure out if Ch 7 or 13 is right for me?

I have to agree with my colleagues' answers. There is insufficient information here to properly advise you on which chapter you would be...