The 60 Day Deadline to object to the dischargeability of a debt under Section 523 of the bankruptcy code is construed strictly.
Bankruptcy Court Trumps Federal Arbitration Clause
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the bankruptcy court trumps an arbitration clause for the purpose of determining the nondischargeability of a debt.
What Does it Take to Discharge a Student Loan in Bankruptcy?
A new 9th circuit decision on discharging student loans found that the district court erred in weighing the evidence instead of applying the “clearly erroneous” standard.
I Forgot to List One of My Creditors In My Bankruptcy Case
If you forgot to list one of your creditors in your bankruptcy case then the debt may not be discharged in your bankruptcy case
The Important Concept of “Fraudulent Transfers” Explored in a New Appeals Court Ruling
A new appeals court ruling on fraudulent transfers looks at what needs to be examined when determining “reasonably equivalent value” in a transfer.
Why Do I Have to Pay My Bankruptcy Attorney Before Filing My Case?
Why does your bk lawyer require you to pay your attorneys fees before he files your bankruptcy case. Why can’t you pay him after filing your bankruptcy case.
Bankruptcy Benefits and Limits for Stopping Child and Spousal Support
Bankruptcy can help you set up a repayment plan for back child and spousal support. Chapter 13 can stop aggressive collection efforts for back child and spousal support.
Two Important Changes to Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts
Important changes to bankruptcy may affect your ability to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy and the length of time you are required to be in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Can You Discharge Recent Purchases and Cash Advances?
Can You Discharge Recent Purchases and Cash Advances?
Can I Discharge Traffic Tickets, Parking Tickets in a Bankruptcy?
Are traffic tickets dischargeable in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy?The discharge of traffic tickets and parking tickets depends on your state law definition of a crime.
Two Types of Non Dischargeable Debts in Bankruptcy
There are two types of debts that you may still owe even after filing bankruptcy. If a creditor does not object to certain debts they will be eliminated.
Solving Child and Spousal Support Debt in California through Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy can help you resolve the arrears from back child support and spousal support. Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to pay back child support arrears.