Discharge/Dischargeability

‘Core’ Jurisdiction Exists over Claim Allowance Even in ‘No Asset’ Cases

Bankruptcy court can make a final order disallowing an unfiled claim under state law.

Creditor Holding Nondischargeable Debts Lacks Standing for Discharge Objection

Personal financial stake required before creditor can file discharge complaint.

Municipality Rekindled Indemnification Obligations After Confirmation, Circuit Says

Ninth Circuit opinion is unremarkable but might be read incorrectly and disastrously.

Husky Breeds a New Species of Loss of Discharge Not Benefitting All Creditors

Debt not resulting from ‘actual fraud’ is nondischargeable if fraud is grounds for veil piercing, Tenth Circuit B.A.P. holds.

Courts Divided on Contempt Sanctions as Automatically Nondischargeable

Showing intentional violation of court order isn’t enough for nondischargeability.

Chapter 13 Confirmation Bars Garnishment to Pay Child Support

BAPCPA didn’t end all restraints on the collection of child support, Eleventh Circuit holds.

Creditors’ Rights and Fights: A Walk in the Shoes of Creditors’ Counsel

Expenses of Jailing a Child Are Dischargeable, Ninth Circuit Holds

Ninth Circuit employs a bankruptcy case to criticize local governments for ‘self-generated revenue.’

Dallas Judge Snubs Sam Wyly’s Attempt to Shelter His Home and Annuities

Sometimes, an annuity is not an annuity, regardless of what the documents say.

Even if Tax Debts Are Not Discharged, Penalties Can Be, Judge Boroff Rules

‘Plain meaning’ permits discharge of some tax penalties.