by Lori Patton | Jun 7, 2015 | Chapter 13, Chapter 7
One thing I enjoy about practicing bankruptcy law is the predictability and mechanics of the practice and the process. One very big exception at the moment is how we should be treating the client’s Florida home that is worth less than what is owed, but that they want...
by Lori Patton | Jun 7, 2015 | Chapter 13, Chapter 7
I recently agreed to speak on the topic of bankruptcy considerations in divorce at a seminar for family law attorneys. This is a copy of my portion of the outline to be included in the materials. It’s choppy because it’s just an outline, but hopefully...
by Lori Patton | Jun 7, 2015 | Chapter 13, Chapter 7
The Associated Press published an article July 8, 2011 stating “Federal officials no longer plan to contest joint bankruptcy pleadings brought by legally married same-sex couples.” The article then goes on to explain the position shift and the story of the married men...
by Lori Patton | Jun 7, 2015 | Chapter 13, Chapter 7
One of the first questions any good bankruptcy attorney will ask during a consultations is if a client’s debt includes debt owed to friends or family members, and if debt has been paid to friends or family members in the last year. This is very important because you...
by Lori Patton | Jun 7, 2015 | Chapter 13, Chapter 7
Bankruptcy can be complicated all on its own, but things can get even more tricky when you throw in the fact that it has already been addressed in a divorce. There are two categories of “divorce debt” in bankruptcy: “support” and “debt owed to a spouse, former spouse,...
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