By Jeff Field | Published August 30, 2022 | Posted in Bankruptcy | Tagged Tags: adversary proceeding, BAPCA, credit card companies, debt discharge | Leave a comment
How Credit Card Companies Can Challenge Debt Discharge
Credit 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
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How an Adversary Proceeding Might Affect Your Bankruptcy
When 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
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Common Reasons for Bankruptcy Petition Denials and Discharge Denials
The 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 MoreDo You Have to Be Completely Broke to File for Bankruptcy?
The 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 MoreImplications of the SCOTUS Ruling in Wellness International vs. Sharif
On 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 MoreWill Bankruptcy Get Rid of my Medical Bills and Lien??
This 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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