Challenging Family Law Transactions (Actions) of an Insolvent Debtor

The paper examines the specifics of challenging transactions (actions) of an insolvent debtor regarding the division of common joint property of spouses, which cause property damage to creditors in insolvency (bankruptcy) procedures. General civil and special grounds for invalidity of transactions (actions) of the debtor and the peculiarities of their classification in judicial practice, as well as the relationship between general civil and special grounds are highlighted. The transactions (actions) that are most frequently challenged in judicial practice and the legal positions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation are analyzed. Particular attention is given to the analysis of objective and subjective grounds for challenging on special grounds using the Paulian action as the main means of challenging in insolvency proceedings. It is noted that it is impossible to cancel transactions concluded in favor of all family members using maternity capital funds, although they reduce the potential bankruptcy estate. A conclusion is made about taking into account the norms of family law when challenging the transactions of an insolvent debtor.

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