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Statistics: Utah sees 56% increase in bankruptcy »

Consumers in Utah filed bankruptcy in the first three months of 2009 at a rate 56% higher than the previous year.  The bulk of filings, 1395 in March, represent a 73% jump over March 2008 filings.  US Bankruptcy Clerk David Sime told Salt Lake City’s Deseret News it was the biggest increase seen in a [...]

Utah State Law Library Cites BLN »

A shout out to the Utah State Law Library blog who cited to the Bankruptcy Law Network”
“The Bankruptcy Law Network is a great online resource if you have questions about bankruptcy and want information from a reputable source. The web site content is created and vetted by bankruptcy attorneys and consumer advocates from across [...]

Juvenile Restitution Discharged in Chapter 13 Appeals Court Rules »

Restitution ordered in juvenile delinquency proceedings is dischargeable in chapter 13 bankruptcy, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled in the case of In Re Sweeney, No. 06-1224, July 11, 2007.
Shea Thomas Sweeney was adjudicated a juvenile delinquent at age 12 for arson. As part of his sentence, he was ordered to [...]