General Discharge Barred Suing the Debtor to Collect a Nondischargeable Debt
The Eleventh Circuit narrowed its Jet Florida rule that allowed suing a discharged debtor as nominal defendant.
Seventh Circuit Primed to Take on a Circuit Split on Automatic Stay Termination
District judge in Indiana holds that the automatic stay only ends as to the debtor’s property after a repeat filing, not also as to estate property.
Inability to Cover Accruing Interest Was Pivotal on Discharging Student Loans
Eligibility for an income-based repayment program is relevant only on the third Brunner test regarding good faith.
Only Noncitizens with ‘Green Cards’ Qualify for a Florida Homestead Exemption
Intending to reside permanently in the U.S. won’t qualify someone for a Florida homestead exemption unless the debtor is entitled to permanent residency.
Unsurprisingly, Second Circuit Reaffirms the Strictures of Brunner
Second Circuit insinuates that “undue hardship” and the Brunner test are synonymous.
Bankruptcy Judge Helps a Debtor Who Couldn’t Defend a Dischargeability Suit
Bankruptcy judge had tricks up his sleeve to help a debtor who couldn’t afford a lawyer to defend a dischargeability suit.