August 15, 2016

Chapter 13 Confirmation Bars Garnishment to Pay Child Support

BAPCPA didn’t end all restraints on the collection of child support, Eleventh Circuit holds.

11th Circuit

August 12, 2016

Expenses of Jailing a Child Are Dischargeable, Ninth Circuit Holds

Ninth Circuit employs a bankruptcy case to criticize local governments for ‘self-generated revenue.’

9th Circuit

August 05, 2016

Divorcing Couples Not Stuck with Exemptions Claimed at Filing

You need two homestead exemptions? Divorce is the answer.

9th Circuit

June 20, 2016

Disallowance of Nondischargeable Debt Does Not Bar Later Collection, B.A.P. Says

Eighth Circuit B.A.P. majority allows collection of disallowed priority claims.

8th Circuit

March 16, 2016

All Punitive Sanctions in Bankruptcy Governed by One Standard in the Tenth Circuit

Ability to pay is one factor in imposing sanctions for misconduct.

10th Circuit, Colorado

January 28, 2016

Support Obligations for Grandchildren Are Ordinarily Dischargeable

Deficient drafting results in dismissal of dischargeability complaint.

7th Circuit, Illinois, Illinois Northern District

January 25, 2016

Split 9th Circuit BAP Exempts Adoption Payments from Disposable Income in Chapter 13

9th Circuit BAP opinion broadly puts welfare payments beyond reach of chapter 13 creditors.

9th Circuit

January 19, 2016

Homestead Owned by a Trust Can Be an Exempt Homestead in Illinois

Trust must be carefully drafted in Illinois to retain the entireties exemption.

7th Circuit, Illinois, Illinois Northern District

January 13, 2016

Guardian’s Fees Not Discharged in Father’s Bankruptcy

Indiana judge parts company with other courts in helping out a guardian ad litem.

7th Circuit, Indiana, Indiana Northern District