Consumer Bankruptcy

Why Courts Need to Consider the Impact of Student Loan Debt on Mental Health

Why Courts Need to Consider the Impact of Student Loan Debt on Mental Health By Abigail Stone Student loans have been a hot-button topic for the last several years, especially in recent months since the announcement of President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

Retirement Contributions Under § 541(b)(7): The True History of BAPCPA: Part II

Retirement Contributions Under § 541(b)(7): The True History of BAPCPA § 323: Part II By Carl W. Mills, Karen M. Chau and Hilary McDonnell Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part series. Congress intended the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer

Buying a Claim Carries with It the Right to Assert Nondischargeability

Joining the majority of courts, Judge Grossman says that the debtor’s conduct, not the identity of the holder of the claim, determines nondischargeability.

Property Held in a Joint Tenancy Leaves the Estate on the Debtor’s Death

If a debtor owns property as a joint tenant with right of survivorship, the trustee has nothing to sell if the debtor dies.