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November 6, 2019

In matrimonial cases, courts find creative reasons for not avoiding a lien that impairs an exemption.

August 7, 2019

A judicial lien impairing a homestead exemption is avoidable in some states under Section 522(f), but not in others.
A judicial lien impairing a homestead exemption is avoidable in some states under Section 522(f), but not in others.

July 2, 2019

On an issue dividing the courts, the Seventh Circuit rules that an obligation to repay a domestic support obligation is a dischargeable debt, not a nondischargeable DSO.
On an issue dividing the courts, the Seventh Circuit rules that an obligation to repay a domestic support obligation is a dischargeable debt, not a nondischargeable DSO.

April 26, 2019

Fifth Circuit in substance says that state law overcomes the Bankruptcy Code’s broad definition of who’s a creditor entitled to notice.
Fifth Circuit in substance says that state law overcomes the Bankruptcy Code’s broad definition of who’s a creditor entitled to notice.

March 6, 2019

A creditor must attempt to stop a state court from violating the stay, the Sixth Circuit BAP holds.
A creditor must attempt to stop a state court from violating the stay, the Sixth Circuit BAP holds.

February 5, 2019

A judicial lien impairing an exemption is avoidable in some states under Section 522(f), but not in others.