The Gendered Fresh Start: Financial Vulnerability in Men and Women
The Gendered Fresh Start: Financial Vulnerability in Men and Women By Kandis Coleman 1 In times of economic distress, consumers seek relief through various channels. Supplementing income through secondary employment, increasing credit card usage, borrowing money from
The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act: The Uncoupling of Debts
The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act: The Uncoupling of Debts By Brittany M. Woodman The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act (CBRA), originally introduced in December 2020, was reintroduced in September 2022 by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)
The Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act: A Transformation of the Law
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The Impact of the Coming Fee-waiver Provision
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1930, all chapter 7 debtors are currently required to pay a filing fee, although some debtors pay the fee in installments. For the first time, under S. 420 and H.R. 333, the court may waive payment of the filing fee in chapter 7 cases. The