There are legal protections in effect for creditors, in relation to debts incurred by a debtor in contemplation of bankruptcy. There is a presumption in favor of the creditor for new charges made within a ninety day period prior to filing. The creditor may make a challenge beyond the ninety day period, but does not benefit from the presumption.

The fee disclosures in the bankruptcy filing may give an idea of when the bankruptcy lawyer was retained. It may be possible to get more information when opposing discharge.