Lack of Permanent Resident Status Doesn’t Always Defeat a Homestead Exemption
Having a family member in the home who made a formal request for legal residence will suffice to permit a Florida homestead exemption, Judge Jennemann said.
Joint Tax Refund Isn’t Estate Property in Florida if Only One Spouse Files Bankruptcy
When personal property can be owned by the entireties, a tax refund isn’t estate property even if the bankrupt spouse earned all income.
The Outer Limits of Discharge Explored by the Ninth Circuit BAP
Deducting a loan to a child from her inheritance wasn’t a violation of the discharge injunction.
A Nonprimary Residence May Nonetheless Qualify for a Federal Exemption
A debtor may have a valid ‘homestead’ exemption without residing in the property, so long as a dependent does reside there, the Second Circuit rules.
Exercise Caution in Electing Remedies Against Someone Who May File Bankruptcy
Sometimes, being too aggressive backfires when the defendant files bankruptcy.