Judge Court
Southern District of Florida
The ‘Domestic Violence’ Stay Exception Applies to Sexual Violence Decades Earlier
Bankruptcy Judge Robert Mark held that the Section 362(b)(2)(A)(v) exception to the automatic stay covers more than imminent or ongoing sexual abuse.
Current IRS Expense Standards Used When Modifying a Chapter 13 Plan
Bankruptcy Judge Robert Mark used common sense and logic to answer a question where the statute has no ready answer.
Courts Ignore Farrey to Achieve an Equitable Result in a Matrimonial Bankruptcy
In matrimonial cases, courts find creative reasons for not avoiding a lien that impairs an exemption.
Personal Liability for a PACA Trust Is Dischargeable, Judge Mark Says
Courts are split on whether personal liability to produce suppliers results in a nondischargeable debt under Section 523(a)(4).
Florida Judge Extends a Trustee’s Statute of Limitations to 10 Years
Courts split on giving trustees the IRS’ 10-year statute of limitations for avoidance actions.