Family Law Transfers . . . All Good Maybe Not – Clawback Litigation in Bankruptc

Family Law Transfers . . . All Good Maybe Not – Clawback Litigation in Bankruptc

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Family Law Transfers . . . All Good Maybe Not – Clawback Litigation in Bankruptc
About the Program

Attorney James (Jim) Menton explores the complex intersection of bankruptcy and family law when there is threatened or actual preference or fraudulent transfer litigation by the trustee in bankruptcy. In this insightful [article/program], Jim unpacks how this litigation could potentially impact transfers between spouses and at divorce and outlines what family law attorneys need to know.

Key topics include:

– Preferential transfers under § 547 of the Bankruptcy Code.
– Domestic support obligation exception to bankruptcy preference laws.
– Fraudulent transfers under §§ 544 and 548 of the Bankruptcy Code.
– Practical considerations for handling preference and fraudulent transfer issues in divorce and bankruptcy proceedings.

James Menton

Speaker(s)
James Menton

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Robins Kaplan LLP

James P. Menton Jr. is a Partner and Chair of the Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group at Robins Kaplan LLP. His practice focuses on fiduciary disputes, creditor’s rights and remedies, and corporate restructuring and bankruptcy matters. With decades of experience, he represents clients in insolvency-related disputes, distressed-debt litigation, and complex collection matters, guiding them through high-stakes situations that often involve multi-million-dollar claims. Known as both a skilled advisor and litigator, he draws on his extensive professional network to provide clients with strategic resources and tailored solutions.

Mr. Menton advises a wide range of clients, including debtors, creditors, fiduciaries, trustees, receivers, and asset acquirers, on issues such as corporate insolvencies, shareholder rights, commercial disputes, and lender liability. His work spans corporate bankruptcy litigation, asset recovery and protection, private equity matters, plan confirmations, and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards. Dedicated to protecting client interests and maximizing recoveries, he brings practical insight and proven strategies to some of the most complex restructuring and litigation challenges.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
Bankruptcy Law
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
May 13, 2026
Accredited in:
California

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