Craig A. Gargotta

Creditors’ lawyers shot themselves in the foot by having the bankruptcy judge moot a motion for an extension of the dischargeability deadline.

Potential harm to the debtor is not a factor in deciding to avoid an unperfected lien.

Courts are split on including some exempt assets into the calculation of disposable income.

‘Relationship test’ bolsters Texas judge in disallowing claim for child support.

Debtors notch three wins and lose once in significant consumer cases.