Posts In 2007

Gambling Debts Unenforceable in Bankruptcy Court Dec 13

In a refreshing and insightful opinion, the Wisconsin Bankruptcy Court determined that gambling debts could not be recovered in a ...

Ninth Circuit BAP: Means Test is Starting Point for Chapter 13 Dec 06

One of the raging debates in Chapter 13 bankruptcy circles is whether projected disposable income for above-median debtors (the ...

Hearings on Allowing Mortgage Modification in Chapter 13 Oct 31

The House Judiciary Committee is holding hearings on “Straightening Out the Mortgage Mess”. The question is whether Sec. ...

Bankruptcy Filings Are Increasing Jul 20

I have noticed that I am getting quite a few new bankruptcy appointments now and I am wondering if that means bankruptcy filings ...

Stripping Off Junior Liens Jul 13

One of the commonly known facts about bankruptcy is that in general you cannot modify a mortgage secured by your principal ...

N.D Cal. – Applicable Commitment Period is a Multiplier, not a Time Period Jul 11

One of the requirements in a Chapter 13 case is that a debtor contribute all of his “projected disposable income” to unsecured ...