ABI Blog Exchange

Notable Subchapter V Bankruptcy Opinions: October and November 2023 Edition

With no introduction or fanfare, here, in a single post, are short summaries of October 2023’s and November 2023’s notable Subchapter V opinions from across the country. As in the prior Sub V case posts, I’ll provide a roadmap of the issues and then

December 2023 Ponzi Scheme Roundup

Posted by Kathy Bazoian Phelps Below is a summary of Ponzi scheme activity reported for December 2023. Eleven Ponzi schemes hit the news for the first time this month. There were 3 life sentences imposed along with more than 37 years of prison

Defaulted SBA EIDL Loans: In Reversal, U.S. to Heighten Efforts to Collect Billions in Unpaid Covid Loans

The Washington Post Business Edition is reporting that in a reversal of policy the U.S. Government will heighten efforts to collect $30 Billion of defaulted SBA EIDL loans by referring those loans to Treasury Direct for collection. This is a reversal

Mandating Mediation–How It’s Done: (i) Local Rule Examples, and (ii) A Separate Order Guideline

By: Donald L. Swanson There are many reasons to mandate mediation in certain circumstances. One is to improve the quality of justice. Another is to manage an expanding docket and burgeoning caseload. A third is to create a mediation culture where

Protecting Your Co-Debtor in Bankruptcy

When you file bankruptcy your co-debtors can be affected. How they are affected depend mostly on the type of debt is involved and whether you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In this blog we will discuss the impact of your bankruptcy filing

IRS Grants Automatic Relief To Millions In Taxpayer Penalty Waivers

IRS Grants Automatic Relief To Millions In Taxpayer Penalty Waivers The story can be found at https://www.pelhamplus.com/finance/irs-grants-automatic-relief-to-milli… Jim Shenwick, Esq 917 363 3391 jshenwick@gmail.com

We Win Our Appeal–Chapter 13

Robert traded his 2007 Ford Mustang on a new Ford Focus shortly before filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Virginia bankruptcy lawyer Kaitlin Vaillancourt worked with me on this Chapter 13 appeal. Thomas Gorman, the Chapter 13 trustee, objected that was

We Win Our Appeal–Chapter 13

Robert traded his 2007 Ford Mustang on a new Ford Focus shortly before filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Virginia bankruptcy lawyer Kaitlin Vaillancourt worked with me on this Chapter 13 appeal. Thomas Gorman, the Chapter 13 trustee, objected that was

Where is the Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Court? Where are the Northern Virginia bankruptcy hearings?

The bankruptcy court in Alexandria VA serves all of Northern Virginia. The Virginia bankruptcy court is a federal court. The Federal Court system divides Virginia into Eastern and Western districts. We’re in the Eastern District, Alexandria Division

Where is the Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Court? Where are the Northern Virginia bankruptcy hearings?

The bankruptcy court in Alexandria VA serves all of Northern Virginia. The Virginia bankruptcy court is a federal court. The Federal Court system divides Virginia into Eastern and Western districts. We’re in the Eastern District, Alexandria Division

What’s a Judicial District in Virginia for FDCPA Purposes

The FDCPA requires that a debt collector sue you in the right judicial district. Virginia is divided into Judicial Districts. You can see that map here. In Northern Virginia, most district are one county. But Loudoun and Fauquier share one district

What’s a Judicial District in Virginia for FDCPA Purposes

The FDCPA requires that a debt collector sue you in the right judicial district. Virginia is divided into Judicial Districts. You can see that map here. In Northern Virginia, most district are one county. But Loudoun and Fauquier share one district

Diminishing The U.S. Constitution’s Bankruptcy Power: Congress, Courts & U.S. Trustee

By: Donald L Swanson The history of bankruptcy in these United States teaches this: bankruptcy laws can provide an efficient and effective solution for a great variety of financial problems. But bankruptcy laws, in these United States, face

What is Bankruptcy & What Are Bankruptcy Chapters?

What Is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy gives a fresh start to honest debtors. That’s what the Supreme Court said more than seventy years ago. A fresh start to honest debtors and a clear field for the future. (As an aside, we know how hard it can be to decide

What is Bankruptcy & What Are Bankruptcy Chapters?

What Is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy gives a fresh start to honest debtors. That’s what the Supreme Court said more than seventy years ago. A fresh start to honest debtors and a clear field for the future. (As an aside, we know how hard it can be to decide

What happens at my bankruptcy hearing: The “Meeting of Creditors”

What happens at my bankruptcy hearing: The “Meeting of Creditors”

What Does Chapter 13 Cost in Virginia

Chapter 13 is price controlled by the bankruptcy judges. In August 2023, they set the fee at $6339. We get about half up front, and the rest out of the Chapter 13 payment you make to the court. So up front, $700, $1000, and $1100. Then $3529 from

What Does Chapter 13 Cost in Virginia

Chapter 13 is price controlled by the bankruptcy judges. In August 2023, they set the fee at $6339. We get about half up front, and the rest out of the Chapter 13 payment you make to the court. So up front, $700, $1000, and $1100. Then $3529 from

We Recommend Moneysharp.org for the Required Bankruptcy Classes

There are several dozen outfits that are approved to offer the required bankruptcy classes. We recommend Moneysharp.org. Click here for full size. We like Moneysharp because the $10 price is reasonable, and because many people think those classes are