consumer Cases
February 16, 2017
Community property homestead rights are lost if only one spouse files bankruptcy.
February 16, 2017
Eleventh Circuit takes sides with the majority in circuit split over Section 523(a)(2).
February 14, 2017
Bankruptcy court approval isn’t enough to settle an appeal in the circuit court.
February 13, 2017
Ninth Circuit BAP is a better venue for individuals converting from ‘11’ to ‘7.’
February 13, 2017
If a chapter 13 plan was mistakenly five years, no cause is required to shorten it to three years.
February 10, 2017
Voluntary five-year commitment period sticks the debtor with its burdens, judge holds.
February 9, 2017
Although not required to file claims, secured creditors must comply with the deadline if they do.
February 9, 2017
‘Fiduciary duty’ is more narrowly defined in Section 523(a)(4) than in corporate law.
January 31, 2017
Despite gaining more than through chapter 7, purchasing at foreclosure is no preference.
January 31, 2017
Strict adherence to Michigan law required for ownership of an automobile.