bad faith

As has been often explained, Chapter 7 Debtors with primarily business debt, or otherwise not primarily consumer debt, are not subject to the “means test” adopted in the 2005 bankruptcy reform act.  In fact, they are not subject to any of the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code allowing Chapter 7 cases to be dismissed for “abuse.”   [...]

The Homestead Exemption in Bankruptcy is Hard to Lose

by Peter Orville, Binghamton Bankruptcy Lawyer

I recently blogged the question “Is it possible to lose my homestead exemption in bankruptcy court?”    This is an important question because people who file bankruptcy want to be sure that their homes will be safe.    That question has now been clearly answered in the Northern District of New York.   Bankruptcy Court Judge [...]