Would this be considered preferential payment?

[twuoo]

I owe a relative alot of money. I expect to get a few thousand dollars in the near future. I would like to put the relative on my list of "minimum payments" and begin to pay back my loan, say $400-500/month.

I'm current in all my cc payments so far.

I know once student loans come off deferrment, it'll be tough to make the minimums then.

Will it raise a flag if I begin to pay my relative? I am already a year over due on the loan with them.

Thanks for any advice.

[SinkingFast]

Relatives are Insiders. You're gonna have to disclose all payments and transfers of assets to Insiders for the last year preceding filing BK.

So, Yeah,............. Paying the Relative could be a real problem for your relative.

The Trustee can go back to the relative and take all the money you've paid to that person "for the benefit of your Creditors".

[spell]

Maybe you could post some more details. Another way of looking at your situation is:
Able to stay current on all debts with an additional $500 disposable income.

That doesn't sound very bankrupt to me.
Preferential treatment may be one of many issues with your case.