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Family,
Bankruptcy

Sep. 17, 2026

When family law judgments meet bankruptcy court

From fraudulent transfers and strategic bankruptcies to hidden assets and sham entities, family law attorneys need actionable strategies to protect judgments, preserve leverage and position clients for successful enforcement.

James P. Menton Jr.

Partner
Robins Kaplan LLP

Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group

2121 Avenue of the Stars, Ste 2800
Los Angeles , CA 90067-3208

Phone: (310) 229-5813

Fax: (310) 229-5800

Email: JMenton@RobinsKaplan.com

UCLA Law School

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When family law judgments meet bankruptcy court
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Family law practitioners routinely encounter litigants who go to extraordinary lengths to avoid financial obligations imposed by judgment. From fraudulent transfers and strategic bankruptcies to hidden assets, sham entities and manipulated income streams, enforcement proceedings increasingly resemble sophisticated financial investigations rather than traditional family law disputes. This article provides family law attorneys with actionable strategies to protect judgments, pr...

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