A Destitute Debtor Succeeds in Discharging Student Loans
Holding two advanced degrees didn’t bar the discharge of student loans.
Islamic Law Informs the Court in Interpreting a Marital Contract
Courts split on the dischargeability of debts incurred in the course of divorce or separation.
Parties to a Civil Union Held Eligible to File a Joint Petition
Chicago judge takes stand for the equality of same-sex couples.
Ninth and Fourth Circuits Issue Important Rulings on Sanctions and Exemptions
Ninth Circuit opinion is prime for Supreme Court review regarding the extent of a bankruptcy court’s contempt powers.
Tennessee Judge Rules Back Child Support Is Not Estate Property
Courts are split on whether child support arrears are estate property.
Arresting the Debtor During Mediation Is a Very Big No-No
How to ruin a good case: have your adversary arrested during mediation.
Illinois Divorce Court Can Strip Away Estate Property, Seventh Circuit Says
Overlay divorce and bankruptcy, and you’ve got a big mess.
Another Example: Student Loans Are Virtually Impossible to Discharge
District court second-guesses the sufficiency of evidence that the bankruptcy court found sufficient.
Fourth Circuit Ducks a Split on Pension Contributions in Chapter 13
Sixth Circuit remains the only appeals court to preclude all pension contributions after a chapter 13 filing.
Courts Split on Whether Claims for Overpayments of DSOs Are Themselves DSOs
Status of claims for overpayment of domestic support obligations begs for appellate review.