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ABI Journal

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Eleventh Circuit: Chapter 13 Debtor Keeps Settlement of a Personal Injury Claim

What’s a settlement of a personal injury claim? Is it income earmarked for creditors in chapter 13?

Sixth Circuit Restricts Ability to Surrender Collateral and Modify a Chapter 13 Plan

Once a chapter 13 plan is confirmed, a debtor in the Sixth Circuit may not surrender collateral and treat the deficiency as an unsecured claim.

Chapter 13 Plan Modifications Can Reduce the Commitment Period and the Payments

A decision by Bankruptcy Judge Maria Oxholm explains why chapter 13 plan amendments sometimes may be easier after confirmation than before.