Sixth Circuit Creates a Split by Requiring Dismissal of an Abusive Chapter 13 Filing
Disagreeing with two other circuits, the Sixth Circuit finds no power in the bankruptcy court to avoid dismissing a chapter 13 case even if the debtor filed repeatedly in bad faith to avoid foreclosure.
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Top Ten Bankruptcy Ethics Traps and How to Avoid Them
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Be Careful What You Ask for: Risks and Benefits of Involuntary Bankruptcy Filings
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Dealing with Debtors/Creditors with Mental Health Issues
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Judge Kendig Implies that Failure to Run a Lien Search is Tantamount to Malpractice
The debtors’ lawyer’s lack of diligence allowed the creditor to invoke laches and beat a belated motion to avoid a lien that impaired a homestead exemption.