ex wife claims bankruptcy

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A friend of mine recently went through a divorce. Final hearing, the family court judge provided a judgement for a small property settlement to my friend. His ex-wife was suppose to start payments, but no payments were made as of yet. Contempt of court was filed by my friend. A couple of weeks later, my friend was notified as a creditor by the bankruptcy court that his ex spouse filed a Chapter 7.

The family judge can revise what he did legally if that makes sense. He has the power to do so.

But as to the third party creditors the bankruptcy proceeding will govern.

She cannot use that simply to avoid paying her ex and you can argue fraud at the bankr. hearing if you feel that that is what is happening.

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Thank you for your reply. I forgot to mention in addition to his ex spouse not making any monthly payments as a result of the property settlement, she was also ordered by the family court judge to get a promissory note issued for the deed of trust on a property. There were 2 other items she needed to comply with as well. She did not respond or sign the court ordered documents that were served to her.

I understand that unfortunately bankruptcy proceedings would govern over family court.