Consumer Bankruptcy

13 or V? Putting Your Debtor in the Right Case Anerio

The Anatomy of Hidden Assets (Including Valuation) in Consumer Cases: From Pre-Filing Considerations to the Evidentiary Process

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) in Consumer Bankruptcy: The “What, Why and How”

Post-COVID Mortgage Issues in Chapter 13

Chapter 13 to Sub V: Fear Not, Consumer Attorneys

A Dischargeability Complaint Filed Without Investigation Resulted in Sanctions

We focus on ethics two days in a row, given the recent disturbing events in Houston.

Lawyer Must Disclose a Client’s Misconduct, Even When It’s ‘Uncomfortable’

Lawyers aren’t guarantors for a client’s misconduct, but they may be sanctioned for a coverup.

Properly Written, a Divorce Decree Doesn’t Create a Debtor/Creditor Relationship

A properly written divorce decree can create a separate property interest that won’t be part of the bankruptcy estate of a bankrupt spouse.

Judge Explains Why Tax Liens Are Subordinated to Domestic Support Obligations

Congress decided to deviate from standard priorities by providing in Section 724 that unsecured domestic support obligations come ahead of tax liens.