Petition for Writ of Certiorari Granted on Chapter 7 Lien Stripping Issue

Most commentators suggest that the days of lien stripping in chapter 7 bankruptcy cases is soon to end. Yesterday the U.S.

Unsecured Debt in Chapter 13: How Much Must You Pay?

The amount you are required to pay back to your general unsecured creditors in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case depends on various factors.  It can range from only a few pennies on the dollar to a 100% of the debt.

Unsecured Debt in Chapter 13: How Much Must You Pay?

The amount you are required to pay back to your general unsecured creditors in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case depends on various factors.  It can range from only a few pennies on the dollar to a 100% of the debt.

Bankruptcy Attorneys in Detroit Gather for 10th Annual American Bankruptcy Institute Conference

This week the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) held its 10th annual “Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference” in Troy, Michigan.  The day long conference covered issues pertaining to both Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies, such as: Handling claims in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy; Real estate issues in Chapter 7 cases; Debtor’s Duties and Responsibilities in Chapter […]

Tax Consequences of Foreclosure or Short Sales

tax consequences of foreclosure sale bankruptcy exceptionExisting tax law provides that discharged debt, whether after a foreclosure or short sale, is generally taxable income realized in the year the debt was forgiven, unless an exception applies.

Two Deaths After Auto Accidents

Scooter after auto accidentOn November 13, 2104, two people in Pinellas County  died after the scooters they were riding were involved in separate auto accidents. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office investigated one auto accident in north Pinellas County when a woman on a scooter collided with an SUV.

Two Deaths After Auto Accidents

Scooter after auto accidentOn November 13, 2104, two people in Pinellas County  died after the scooters they were riding were involved in separate auto accidents. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office investigated one auto accident in north Pinellas County when a woman on a scooter collided with an SUV.

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