Consumer Bankruptcy

Courts Split on Bankruptcy Judge’s Ability to Invoke ‘Innocent Spouse’ Doctrine

After waiting six months, bankruptcy court may rule on a debtor’s ‘innocent spouse’ claim.

New York Judge Takes Different Approach to Repeat-Filer Automatic Stay Termination

Using a different approach, Judge Grossman agrees with the minority on Section 362(c)(3)(A).

Circuit Split Brewing on Modifying Mortgages on Mixed-Use Properties

Lower courts are tending to disagree with two circuits on Section 1322(b)(2).