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§ 109(h)(3)(B)

In re Henderson

Ruling
Exigent circumstance of imminent foreclosure on family homestead and debtor's dilligent attempts to obtain credit counseling justified extension of time to fulfill requirement.
Procedural posture

Chapter 7 debtors filed a motion for an extension of time to complete the pre-bankruptcy credit counseling required by 11 U.S.C. § 109(h).

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opinion summary, case decided on March 28, 2007 , LexisNexis #0507-003

In re Ashley

Ruling
Case was dismissed since the debtor did not meet the requirements for obtaining a 30-day extension of time to obtain credit counseling.
Procedural posture

Before the court in a chapter 7 matter was debtor's request for deferment of the credit counseling requirement under 11 U.S.C. § 109(h).

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opinion summary, case decided on February 08, 2006 , LexisNexis #0406-039