lawyers.com - Untitled 1

Bankruptcy During Divorce

Problems may result from the conflict of interests between domestic relations courts and bankruptcy courts when a couple files for bankruptcy during a divorce. The conflict arises because of the differing policies between the courts. Bankruptcy...

The Bankruptcy Appellate Panels and Review of Bankruptcy Decisions

Bankruptcy Appellate Panels or "BAPs"

In each of the past few years, approximately 1.5 million cases were filed in federal bankruptcy courts. Only a very small percentage of these cases are ever likely to be appealed....

Treatment of Property Settlement Claims

Certain property settlements are not dischargeable in a Chapter 7, 11 or 12 bankruptcy case, but remain dischargeable in Chapter 13 cases. Support, alimony or maintenance that is incurred by the debtor in the course of a divorce or separation or...

Employment of Professionals

The Bankruptcy Code governs a trustee's or debtor in possession's employment of attorneys, accountants, appraisers, auctioneers and other professional persons to represent or assist in carrying out duties under the Bankruptcy Code. Generally, the...

Chapter 13 Eligibility

Only individuals may file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Corporations and partnerships may not file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Any individual, even if self-employed or operating an unincorporated business, is eligible for Chapter 13 relief as long as...