August 2, 2019
Fifth Circuit now says that student loans must ‘impose intolerable difficulties’ to be dischargeable.
Fifth Circuit now says that student loans must ‘impose intolerable difficulties’ to be dischargeable.
July 1, 2019
The BAP avoided making a rule that would have allowed convicted felons to discharge student loans more easily than debtors with clean records.
The BAP avoided making a rule that would have allowed convicted felons to discharge student loans more easily than debtors with clean records.
May 29, 2019
Joining two other circuits, the Fourth Circuit now permits a chapter 13 debtor to strip down a short term home mortgage to the value of the property.
Joining two other circuits, the Fourth Circuit now permits a chapter 13 debtor to strip down a short term home mortgage to the value of the property.
May 16, 2019
BAP joins the majority of courts by saying that defaulting on direct mortgage payments precludes a chapter 13 debtor from receiving a discharge.
BAP joins the majority of courts by saying that defaulting on direct mortgage payments precludes a chapter 13 debtor from receiving a discharge.
May 10, 2019
Appeals court lauds Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey Norman’s ‘well-reasoned’ opinion.
Appeals court lauds Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey Norman’s ‘well-reasoned’ opinion.