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ABI Journal

1307

Giving Debtors Their Fair Shake: What Happens to Nonexempt Equity Increases in Debtors’ Homes in Converted Chapter 7 Cases

Feb 2025

Bankruptcy Code

Even if Ineligible for Chapter 13, Ninth Circuit Says the Debtor Can Still Dismiss

In a split decision, the Ninth Circuit majority held that a chapter 13 debtor has the right to dismiss under Section 1307(b) before the bankruptcy court decides whether the filing was in good faith.

Ninth Circuit BAP Jealously Protects a ‘13’ Debtor’s Right to Dismiss

Debtors paid a high price for their counsel’s inattention to their needs after plan confirmation.