Homestead Proceeds May Be Exempt Under State Law but Not Under Federal Exemptions
Is a bankruptcy court improperly making federal common law in defining an exemption contrary to state law in an aspect of the exemption not explicitly covered by Section 522(d)(1)?
Bifurcated Fee Arrangements Barred in Western District of Kentucky
Curiously, bifurcated fee arrangements are sometimes permitted in the Eastern District of Kentucky.
Another Court Approves an Arrangement for Paying Most Chapter 7 Fees After Filing
Careful drafting and copious documentation are required for a bifurcated fee arrangement to pass muster in chapter 7.
Kentucky Judge Refuses to Approve a ‘No Seal, No Deal’ Settlement
The parties’ wishes are insufficient to justify sealing.
Chapter 12 Eligibility Requirements Construed Liberally in Favor of the Debtor
Unfiled claims aren’t included in calculation of total debt for chapter 12 eligibility.