Jan. 21, 2026
Bankruptcy filings during divorce: What happens next?
When a spouse files for bankruptcy amid divorce proceedings, family law attorneys face complex questions about automatic stays, property division and debt discharge.
James P. Menton Jr.
Chair
Robins Kaplan LLP
Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group
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
Family law attorneys work tirelessly for their clients.
Despite these efforts, even the best of plans can be adversely impacted when
one spouse files for bankruptcy in the midst of
divorce proceedings. This article unpacks how a bankruptcy filing can impact
the divorce process and outlines when-and how-family law practitioners can move
forward.
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