consumer Cases
September 1, 2016
Debtors must maintain exempt status of assets until chapter 7 case is closed, judge rules.
August 30, 2016
Second Circuit primed to agree or split with three circuits on ‘chapter 20’ lien stripping.
August 30, 2016
For serial filers, automatic stay held to terminate only on the debtor’s property.
August 29, 2016
Ninth Circuit B.A.P. goes easy on a debtor who can’t afford to own a car on her own.
August 24, 2016
Debt not resulting from ‘actual fraud’ is nondischargeable if fraud is grounds for veil piercing, Tenth Circuit B.A.P. holds.
August 19, 2016
Evidence Rule 701 requires the homeowner’s opinion on value, not someone else’s.
August 18, 2016
Showing intentional violation of court order isn’t enough for nondischargeability.
August 16, 2016
Try garnishment, not contempt, to collect support from a chapter 13 debtor.
August 15, 2016
BAPCPA didn’t end all restraints on the collection of child support, Eleventh Circuit holds.
August 15, 2016
District judge follows Ninth Circuit BAP on stay termination for serial filers.