Consumer Bankruptcy

Plan in Suspended Animation when Chapter 13 Case Converted to Chapter 7

Judge ducks ability to reconvert previously converted case to chapter 13.

Circuit Splits Widen on Dischargeability of Tax Debts on Late-Filed Returns

Eleventh Circuit keeps taxpayer on the hook for late-filed tax returns.
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Once Property Is Abandoned, Proceeds Belong to Debtor

Judge bends over backward so debtor can keep an $80,000 windfall.