Consumer Bankruptcy

Stern Objections Always Must Be Raised to Avoid Potential Malpractice

The lawyer who lost Wellness International may be facing malpractice liability.

Using Untrained Personnel Is No Defense Against Willful Stay Violation

Simple mistake mushrooms into $50,000 in punitive damages for stay violation.

Divorcing Couples Not Stuck with Exemptions Claimed at Filing

You need two homestead exemptions? Divorce is the answer.
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Ability to Pay Debts Does Not Control on Section 707(a) Motions to Dismiss

Evading payment of a debt is a valid use of chapter 7, Florida judge rules.

Even Without Implied Repeal, Filing a Stale Claim Does Not Violate the FDCPA

Louisiana bankruptcy judge splits with Eleventh Circuit’s Crawford decision.

Seventh Circuit Broadly Protects Exemption for Annuities in Wisconsin

Annuity purchased 18 months before bankruptcy is exempt in Wisconsin.
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