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Chapter 13 Trustee Dismissal Motion Denied, Court Says Debtor in Good Faith

10/04/12

In re Henry Walker, 12-32098, SD TX In this case, the Debtor had failed to disclose that he had settled a lawsuit before filing bankruptcy, and that he had repaid his grandmother $7000 from the settlement. The Chapter 13 Trustee David Peake found out about it, and filed a Motion to Dismiss, arguing that the Debtor was not prosecuting his case in “good faith” as required by the Bankruptcy Code.

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Want Free House, Try Sweepstakes, Not Federal Courts Says 5th Circuit

09/22/12

In re Wigginton, 5th Circuit 2012 This last week I had a couple come in, that had paid $5000 to some “group” that they found on the internet, to help them fight with their mortgage company. They had the “group” whoever that is, prepare a lawsuit or complaint and they filed it in state court trying to stop their foreclosure.

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Can you keep your insurance money from hurricane damage in bankruptcy?

08/29/12

In re Navarrete, Case No. 11-40956, SD TX 2012 In a recent case in the Houston Division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Judge Letitia Paul ruled that a debtor could keep insurance money from a lawsuit settlement for damages to his home from Hurricane Ike.

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Texas Bankruptcy Court: Mortgage Proof of Claim Must Include Loan History

08/16/12

In re Armistead Local Bankruptcy Court Mortgage Form Must Be Used An opinion by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur from the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division bankruptcy court, indicates that mortgage companies and banks must follow our local bankruptcy court’s rules, including a requirement that they attach a detailed mortgage account history to their Proofs of Claim.

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File Multiple Bankruptcies? You May Need A “Motion to Impose Stay”

08/10/12

A Motion to Impose Stay Will Require Going to See the Bankruptcy Judge

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04/10/12

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Loan mod denied and posted for foreclosure? We hear that a lot!

01/13/12

Don't Let It Get This Far, If You Want to Save The House

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