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July 22, 2018
Bankruptcy

Ninth Circuit holds that post-petition condominium association assessments are dischargeable in bankruptcy

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a debtor’s personal obligation to pay condominium association assessments was not the result of a separate, post-petition transaction ...

June 9, 2015
Bankruptcy

The Bankruptcy Means Test

Oftentimes, discussions regarding declaring bankruptcy in Alabama center around whether it is the right decision, but the question that should be asked before that is ...

June 1, 2015
Bankruptcy

ALERT – Supreme Court holds that underwater junior mortgage liens cannot be voided in Chap 7 cases

The Supreme Court released its decision in Bank of America, N.A. v. Caulkett. The Court held that wholly unsecured junior mortgage liens cannot be voided ...

May 25, 2015
Bankruptcy

When Bankruptcy Doesn’t Wipe the Slate Clean

There are many reasons why individuals file for bankruptcy, typically Chapter 7. For most, the ability to “start fresh” or “wipe the slate clean” is ...

May 18, 2015
Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy FAQ: Should I Declare Bankruptcy?

Perhaps the most common question received by the Alabama bankruptcy attorney at the Semmes Law Firm is: should I declare bankruptcy? There is often no one ...

March 10, 2015
Bankruptcy

Can I File Bankruptcy against My Divorce Debts?

We will look at the different types of divorce-related debts and see which are dischargeable, the effects of the different chapters (types) of bankruptcy on ...

February 10, 2015
Bankruptcy

Alabama State Tax Collection and Bankruptcy

Tax Assessment and Appeals Process The State of Alabama Department of Revenue (“ADOR”) is responsible for the assessment and collection of taxes in the State ...

February 3, 2015
Bankruptcy

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Bankruptcy Court Powers

Every year, from October until June, the nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are in session. During this time, they hear oral arguments on ...

January 27, 2015
Bankruptcy

Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy

Can I file bankruptcy on my taxes? Yes – You can file bankruptcy on your taxes. Some taxes are dischargeable, some are not. If the ...

January 23, 2015
Bankruptcy

Bill Introduced To Forgive Student Loan Debts During Bankruptcy

Rep. John K. Delaney (D-Md.) introduced H.R. 449 to allow student loan debt to be treated like other forms of debt that can be discharged ...

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