| The Dischargeability of Marital Obligations in Bankruptcy |
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| Debts determined to be property settlements are normally dischargeable in bankruptcy cases. Disputes have largely focused on the section of the Bankruptcy Code that creates an exception to the bankruptcy discharge, applicable in all debtor relief chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, for debts that are in the nature of alimony, maintenance, or support. More... |
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| Effect of Chapter 11 Confirmation |
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| The provisions of a confirmed plan bind the debtor; any entity issuing securities or acquiring property under the plan; and any creditor of, equity security holder of, or general partner in, the debtor. Except as may be otherwise provided in the plan or in the order approving the plan, confirmation of the plan vests all of the property of the estate in the debtor. Except as otherwise provided in the plan or in the order confirming the plan, property dealt with by the plan is free and clear of all claims and interests of creditors, equity security holders, and general partners.More... |
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| Introduction to Chapter 13 Bankruptcy |
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| The Bankruptcy Code is divided into "Chapters" that set forth the laws that apply to different types of debtors, as well as creditors. Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code applies to individuals or consumers, rather than businesses or companies.
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| Bankruptcy and Liabilities Arising in a Marriage or Family Relationship |
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| The status of marriage creates duties and obligations between spouses that may be different from, and in addition to, those they consciously agree to assume. The bankruptcy of one spouse alone can sometimes affect the other spouse because of obligations arising out of the marriage relationship. More... |
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| Property Interests of Debtor and Other Family Members Affected by Bankruptcy Case |
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| Analysis of the extent and nature of the bankruptcy estate is essential to determining what will happen to a debtor's property in bankruptcy, a subject that is often of enormous importance to the debtor's spouse or former spouse and to other members of the debtor's family. More... |
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