§548 Fraudulent Transfers in District of Columbia

How 11 U.S.C. § 548 applies in District of Columbia — federal bankruptcy law, District of Columbia district data.

What §548 Fraudulent Transfers Does

Transfers made within 2 years of filing (10 years for self-settled trusts) with actual fraudulent intent — or made for less than reasonably equivalent value while insolvent — can be avoided by the trustee and the property recovered. Common triggers: deeding the house to a family member to "protect" it before filing.

Key points:

District of Columbia Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

3,021
Total filings
74.5%
Dismiss rate
945
Prior filers
13.8%
Prior discharge rate

Districts covered: D.D.C..

Apply This to Your Case

The rules above are federal — they apply identically in every state. What varies by state is exemptions (§522), median income thresholds (means test), and case-law interpretations of ambiguous terms. For a District of Columbia-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.

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Related District of Columbia Statutes

§548 Fraudulent Transfers in Other States