Owning a Home Through an LLC Can Preclude a Homestead Exemption
State laws vary on allowing homestead status for a house owned through an LLC.
Supreme Court Might Grant ‘Cert’ to Resolve a Split on Dischargeability
Solicitor General believes oral misrepresentation of one asset does not result in nondischargeability.
Paying More on Student Loans Isn’t Unfair Discrimination Automatically
Chapter 13 plan shouldn’t end up increasing student loan debt, judge implies.
Debtor Can’t Reaffirm an Auto Loan by Waiving Discharge of the Debt
Chief Judge Gorman requires strict adherence to Section 524(c) in reaffirming a debt.
Ninth Circuit Creates Split on Appellate Standard for ‘Consumer Debt’ Determination
Dissenter contends that the majority misread the circuit’s own precedent.
A Future Advance Clause Saved a Loan from Being Unperfected
Potential harm to the debtor is not a factor in deciding to avoid an unperfected lien.