Consumer Bankruptcy

Students Must Show Persistent Financial Difficulties to Discharge Student Loans

Joe Pizzingrillo

St. John’s University School of Law

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff

The Four Factors Courts Analyze When Considering a Stay Pending Appeal

By: Valerie Timmerman

St. John’s University School of Law

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Member

Certain Private Student Loans may be Dischargeable in Bankruptcy

By: Cristian Catanese

St. John’s University School of Law

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff

Ohio Court Determines That Parental Payments Are Not Income for Purposes of the Brunner Test

By: Nicholas Bonelli

St. John’s University School of Law

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff

A Court Should Consider the Timing of “Additional Circumstances” in Deciding Whether to Discharge Student Loans

The Debtor’s Absolute Right to Dismiss a Chapter 13 Case

By: Jared Brady

St. John’s University School of Law

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff

Single Mother Successfully Proves “Undue Hardship” in Student Loan Discharge Case

By: Emily R. Fisher

St. John’s University School of Law

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff

Separate Military Service Periods Considered Single Transactions for Recoupment Purposes

By: Carole Ann Liscio

St. John’s University School of Law

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review,   Staff Member

Exempt Assets May Not be Considered when Determining if Student Loan Should be Discharged

By: Kayla Mistretta

St. John’s University School of Law

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review, Staff Member

Mothers Owed Child Support Can Be Denied Priority Creditor Status

By: Gabrielle G. Pullo

St. John’s University School of Law

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Member