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Debtors May Avoid Judicial Liens Under Section 522(f) Securing Nondischargeable Debts

Bankruptcy Judge Alan Koschik declined to follow cases decided before Congress amended Section 522(f) to preclude avoiding judicial liens securing domestic support obligations.
2nd Circuit Sep 29, 2023

It’s Ok to Avoid a Fraudulent Transfer Even if It Makes the Debtor Solvent, Circuit Says

The Second Circuit found discretion to avoid a constructively fraudulent transfer of exempt property that would have enabled the debtor to pay her creditors in full.
1st Circuit Aug 24, 2023

First Circuit Describes How to Value an Interest in Entireties Property

The value of a debtor’s interest in entireties property isn’t necessarily 50% of the value of the entire property.
2nd Circuit Connecticut Jul 14, 2023

Connecticut Supreme Court: Increased Homestead Exemption Applies to Existing Debts

Even under an unfavorable choice of law, a debtor in Connecticut was allowed to enjoy the state’s new $250,000 homestead exemption, even though her debts had accrued before the increase went into effect.