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Family,
Bankruptcy

Dec. 17, 2020

COVID-19 divorce and marital property agreements

Coronavirus divorces are expected to increase as are bankruptcy filings.

James P. Menton Jr.

partner
Robins Kaplan LLP

2049 Century Park E Ste 3400
Los Angeles , CA 90067-3208

Phone: (310) 229-5813

Fax: (310) 229-5800

Email: JMenton@RobinsKaplan.com

UCLA Law School

James P. Menton Jr. is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Robins Kaplan LLP

COVID-19 has caused unemployment, financial stress, death and illness, lockdowns and confinement. These and other factors strain, and can cause irreparable damage to, relationships and marriages. Coronavirus divorces are expected to increase as are bankruptcy filings. This article reviews key concepts regarding property settlements incident to divorce and fraudulent transfer laws and discusses the treatment of these settlements in bankruptcy cases.

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