[CLBS] Lien avoidance

[Megan Johnson]

List mates:

Debtor filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2010, she received her discharge and the estate was closed in early 2011.  Prior to her bankruptcy, a judgment for credit card debt was recorded. The credit card company was listed in her petition. She is selling her house and in the process became aware of the recorded judgment.  I intend to file a motion to re-open the case and also a motion to avoid a judicial lien pursuant to  §  522  (f). However,  is a motion/order from the court needed to allow her to sell the home (she has a closing date of August 30) since the case would be re-opened and the house would become part of the bankruptcy estate?

Thank you,
Megan L. Johnson
Berg & McLaughlin, Chtd.
414 Church Street, Suite 203
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone 208-263-4748
Fax 208-263-7557