Bankruptcy for Domestic Violence Survivors: A Primer on the Law & Client Counseling

Economic security is a critical way of ensuring survivor safety. The bankruptcy process can serve as a valuable tool for survivors to address debt and overcome credit-related barriers to employment, housing, and more. Attorneys who represent survivors also need to know how to advise their clients when an abuser files or threatens to file for bankruptcy.

This project was supported by a grant from the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation.

• There was no cost to attend this webinar series.
• The content of this program does not meet requirements for continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation.  You will not receive CLE credit for participating.

Part 1

Monday, April 17, 2023 (2:00-4:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PT)

Part 1 of this webinar series will focus on the basics of bankruptcy law, particularly as it relates to low & moderate income survivors of domestic violence.

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Part 2

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 (2:00-4:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PT)

Part 2 will look at counseling clients on bankruptcy and other credit matters in family law cases.

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