Skip to main content
(678) 915-2634 Contact Us
Atlanta judge dismisses Tionne Watkins’ bankruptcy Atlanta, GA

Personal Attention & Experience Since 1971 Family-Owned, Family Focused

Client Reviews

Atlanta judge dismisses Tionne Watkins’ bankruptcy

Judge Gavel, Scales of Justice and legal books on the desk

In November, we wrote that Tionne Watkins, a founding member of the singing group TLC who is better known by her stage name of T-Boz, had filed for bankruptcy in Atlanta. Earlier this month, however, Watkins’ bankruptcy petition was dismissed by the Atlanta judge overseeing the case after he reportedly found that she was not fulfilling her obligations under the repayment plan.

Watkins filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy last fall, claiming that she was unable to pay her bills because of her ex-husband’s failure to make child support payments. You can read more about Watkins and her bankruptcy filing in our previous bankruptcy blog post.

According to the bankruptcy trustee overseeing Watkins’ case, however, the singer has failed to comply with several of the procedures laid out in her repayment plan. She has not filed financial paperwork or made payments as required by bankruptcy laws, and she did not provide proof of her monthly mortgage payments, the trustee claimed. She also failed to attend a meeting of her creditors, and reportedly forgot to include one creditor in her proposed payment plan.

Further, the trustee alleged that Watkins has not taken any action to compel her ex-husband to pay some of the $250,000 he owes in child support.

This led the judge to dismiss Watkins’ bankruptcy case altogether. In the order, the judge stated that Watkins’ failure to comply entailed “an unreasonable and prejudicial delay in protecting the rights and interests of the estate and debtor’s creditors.”

In the order, the judge also prohibited Watkins from filing another bankruptcy claim for 180 days.

Source: Wall Street Journal, “Judge Scrubs T-Boz’s Bankruptcy,” Feb. 13, 2012

Posted on behalf of Jamie L. Gingold, PC

195 14th Street NE #1604
Atlanta, GA 30309

Phone: (678) 915-2634

Email: 

First Free
Appointment




    DisclaimerPrivacy Policy

    I have read the Disclaimer and Privacy Policy

    Our Client Reviews

    Jamie L. Gingold, PC
    5.0 / 5.0

    Based on 28 reviews

    Jack L.

    They did an excellent job with my case. Jamie took the time to really listen and understand things. She delved into the details and was extremely knowledgeable and non judgmental. Very professional an

    Karen B.

    Dear Mr Gingold, There are so many reasons to be thankful for all you have done and will do. Anyone who has ever had unfavorable experiences with an attorney or the legal system will feel the trepida

    Lyla B.

    I thought the process of filing bankruptcy was going to be a difficult one. However, Gingold & Gingold treated me with respect and dignity from the moment I walked through their door. I had the pl

    Julie T.

    Wow! I am finally out of debt and can say that I am debt free after completing my chapter 7 bankruptcy case with Gingold and Gingold. Mr dangled was very knowledgeable and direct with regard to my deb

    Julie T.

    I contacted getting old and getting old regarding some old tax debt and credit card debt that I needed to address and had been putting off. miss Irving in the office was very very nice and put me at

    Anna T.

    Amazing! Outstanding!! They went over and beyond..I would recommend them to anyone needing a lawyer!!

    Write a review