By Jeff Field | Published July 25, 2023 | Posted in Bankruptcy | Tagged Tags: debt discharge, fraud, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals | Leave a comment
Bankruptcy law generally allows debtors to discharge obligations that accrued prior to the filing of the bankruptcy petition. There are, however, exceptions, such as when a debt is obtained by fraud. Though this is generally understood to mean fraud by the debtor, the United States Supreme Court recently ruled that actions by other people can Read More
Read MoreBuying a home after filing bankruptcy can be difficult. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing hurts the individual’s credit rating, making it nearly impossible to borrow money immediately thereafter. The bankruptcy stays on a person’s credit report for 10 years. However, there are ways to soften the effects of bankruptcy on the ability to get new Read More
Read MoreCredit card debt is one of the financial issues that can push a borrower into filing for bankruptcy. However, federal law allows a creditor to challenge discharge of a particular debt by claiming it was obtained by “false pretenses, false representation, or actual fraud.” Credit card companies have two primary strategies for raising such challenges. Read More
Read MoreWhen a serious dispute arises in a bankruptcy case, an adversary proceeding may be started. This is a separate lawsuit in bankruptcy court that may be initiated by creditors, the debtor or the bankruptcy trustee to accomplish an objective that cannot be achieved by filing a motion. The underlying bankruptcy case will not close until Read More
Read MoreThe U.S. Bankruptcy Court where you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 has the power to deny your petition at any stage of your case. A judge can also prevent you from obtaining a debt discharge at the conclusion of the bankruptcy process, even for a debt that is normally considered to be dischargeable. Read More
Read MoreThe idea that you need to be flat broke to seek bankruptcy protection is a misconception. The amount of money you make and the amount of debt you have are not the sole factors that determine whether or not you should file for bankruptcy. However, although there is not a minimum amount of debt required Read More
Read MoreOn May 26, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Wellness International v. Sharif, a case that will have major implications for bankruptcy law throughout the nation. The court decided Article III does not prevent judges in bankruptcy cases from issuing final judgment on claims that only attempt to augment the bankruptcy estate and Read More
Read MoreThis is a very common question in many bankruptcy cases. Whether you were in a car accident or had an unexpected health emergency, if your insurance provider does not cover the entire medical care process, you are left “on the hook” for these bills. Medical bills are dischargeable in bankruptcy, even medical bills associated with Read More
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