Legal Question in Bankruptcy in New York

what may or may not be filed with your bankruptcy petition

I am filing chapter 7 bankruptcy, and I want to know if I can include on my petition: in 1999 I was charged with welfare fraud, it was reduced to disorderly conduct and I am to pay $800+, can this be filed on my petition.


Asked on 10/11/06, 7:59 pm

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Re: what may or may not be filed with your bankruptcy petition

Fines for criminal court matters are not dischargeable.

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Answered on 10/11/06, 8:18 pm


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