Judge Posner Says Chapter 13 Confirmation Doesn’t Make Appeals Moot
Entireties ownership wasn’t terminated by transfer to a trust owned by the entireties.
Child Support Cases Avoid Thorny Choice of Law Questions
Judge Janice Loyd writes a handbook on choice of law and statutes of limitations.
Creditor Holding Nondischargeable Debts Lacks Standing for Discharge Objection
Personal financial stake required before creditor can file discharge complaint.
Chapter 13 Confirmation Bars Garnishment to Pay Child Support
BAPCPA didn’t end all restraints on the collection of child support, Eleventh Circuit holds.
Expenses of Jailing a Child Are Dischargeable, Ninth Circuit Holds
Ninth Circuit employs a bankruptcy case to criticize local governments for ‘self-generated revenue.’
Divorcing Couples Not Stuck with Exemptions Claimed at Filing
You need two homestead exemptions? Divorce is the answer.