Consumer Bankruptcy

Involuntary Dismissed to Prevent Using Court Like a ‘Rented Battlefield’

Manhattan judge won’t allow using the court like a collection agency in two-party dispute.

Lenders Win Again, Beating Back Forced Vesting of Title through Chapter 13

Massachusetts judges disagree on ‘forced vesting’ in chapter 13 plan.

Homestead Owned by a Trust Can Be an Exempt Homestead in Illinois

Trust must be carefully drafted in Illinois to retain the entireties exemption.

Trust Property Sometimes Can Be Property of an Individual's Bankrupt Estate

Foreclosing property not in the debtor's name sometimes can violate the automatic stay.