FILING BANKRUPTCY TO PROTECT FROM DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT
February 11th, 2010 by Jarad S.
Question: CAN FILING BANKRUPTCY PROTECT YOU FROM A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT?
Answer: -Well for most people who go through a hardship like foreclosure, the main reason they file bankruptcy is because a judgment was filed against them. And since they are not in a position to pay off their mortgage amounts, bankruptcy was their only option unless they wanted their wages garnished. Bankruptcy can protect you from a deficiency judgment if you file before the judgment as well because that mortgage amount would be included in the bankruptcy. Most people wait to file bankruptcy until after foreclosure because lenders have don’t necessarily have to file a judgment against the homeowner. They can issue a 1099 which means the mortgage amount they forgave is considered as taxable income. I would recommend you seek counsel from a professional bankruptcy attoney so you know all your options. Good Luck
