Family Law

4.57

Bankruptcy and Divorce

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Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
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Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
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West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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2 hours 56 minutes
Joseph Ferrise
With Joseph A. Ferrise from Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee
Recorded November 04, 2025.
Product ID 101166

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Overview

Effective Approaches to Safeguarding Your Clients' Interests

Navigating bankruptcy in divorce can feel like rocket science to even the most experienced family lawyers. In this legal course, our knowledgeable instructors discuss the complexities of divorce and bankruptcy law, from the application of the automatic stay to priority of debts. Boost your interdisciplinary knowledge - register today!

  • Explore the effects of bankruptcy on divorce proceedings.
  • Determine whether it's better to file for bankruptcy or divorce first.
  • Get the lowdown on Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy.
  • Strengthen your understanding of dischargeability of debts in divorce and bankruptcy.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Bankruptcy First or Divorce First? Determining Who Files and When to File
  2. Chapters 7, 11, and 13 in Divorce: What You Need to Know
  3. Application of the Automatic Stay in Divorce Proceedings
  4. Priority and Dischargeability of Debts in Divorce and Bankruptcy
  5. Fraudulent Conveyances

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Product ID 101166

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Bankruptcy First or Divorce First? Determining Who Files and When to File

    1. Timing of Bankruptcy: Before, During, or After Divorce
    2. Does the Non-Filing Spouse Need to Be Notified?
    3. Individual vs. Joint Bankruptcy Filings
    4. Determining Marital and Non-Marital Property and Debt
    5. Coordinating With Bankruptcy Counsel
    6. Ensuring Divorce Disclosures and Schedules Filed in Bankruptcy Match

  2. Chapters 7, 11, and 13 in Divorce: What You Need to Know

  3. Application of the Automatic Stay in Divorce Proceedings

  4. Priority and Dischargeability of Debts in Divorce and Bankruptcy

    1. Priority of Child Support and Alimony Claims
    2. Dischargeability of Marital Debts
    3. What Counts as "Support" vs. "Distribution of Property" in Bankruptcy Cases
    4. Bankruptcy Discharge and Its Limitations
    5. The Liability of the Non-Filing Spouse
    6. Obligations Arising Under Family Law Orders
    7. Filing Claims When an Ex-Spouse Files for Bankruptcy

  5. Fraudulent Conveyances

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Joseph A Ferrise
Joseph A.
Ferrise
Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee
Speaker bio
Joseph A Ferrise

Joseph A. Ferrise

Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee
Joseph Ferrise

is a staff attorney at the Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee in Akron, Ohio. He also is an adjunct professor at the University of Akron. Mr. Ferrise earned his B.A. degree from the University of Akron and his J.D. degree from the University of Akron School of Law.

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