June 10, 2019
A chapter 13 plan that improperly modifies a home mortgage remains binding unless the lender has objected to confirmation.
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 14, 2019
Fifth Circuit rejects the ‘recodification canon’ to divest bankruptcy courts of jurisdiction over Social Security suits.
Fifth Circuit rejects the ‘recodification canon’ to divest bankruptcy courts of jurisdiction over Social Security suits.
April 22, 2019
Prior service as a future claimants’ representative was reason for a new appointment, not a disqualification, Judge Bonapfel says.
Prior service as a future claimants’ representative was reason for a new appointment, not a disqualification, Judge Bonapfel says.
April 17, 2019
Judge Hunt in Chicago tells debtors’ counsel to oppose inclusion of unjustifiable provisions in chapter 13 plans, even if it means contested confirmation hearings.