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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 ...

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 20, 2015
Bankruptcy

Collecting Discharged Debts in a Later Bankruptcy

An interesting bankruptcy law update came in late September when the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued an opinion on In re ...

January 13, 2015
Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy FAQ: Can I Get Rid of My Student Loans?

The majority of students graduating from college are saddled with student debt. The amounts vary, but the average debt for college seniors carrying student loans ...

January 6, 2015
Bankruptcy

FDCPA Cause of Action Still Available to Bankruptcy Debtors

The law is ever evolving and bankruptcy law is no different. Despite a large code governing bankruptcy proceedings, there are still many issues for which ...

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