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In re Higgins

Ruling
Court declined to exercise its discretion in favor of the debtor's ex wife to whom thebankruptcy debtor was indebted as 2 years had already passed since the beginning of theproceedings, and to rule in favor of the ex wife would be to impose a great injustice upon thedebtor. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Power of Court.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 29, 2017 , LexisNexis #1117-001

O'Brien, In re--O'Brien v. Skubic

Ruling
Automatic stay did not apply to the service of a contempt motion to the extent it sought payment of the fee award by the debtor. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Exceptions; Family or Domestic Proceedings, Licenses, Tax Refunds, and Medical Obligations; Collection of Domestic Support Obligations From Non-Estate Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 21, 2017 , LexisNexis #0817-092

Sullivan, In re--Matthews v. Sullivan

Ruling
Claim based on district court's judgment for violations of federal and state securities laws andfraud deemed nondischargeable. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Debt Relating to Securities

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 10, 2017 , LexisNexis #0817-077

Young, In re

Ruling
Trustee could not turn over fees in excess of $2000 to the debtor's counsel as it was not allowedby the debtor's proposed plan and the court's general order. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Compensation for Services Rendered and Reimbursements of Expenses; Application for Compensation or Reimbursement.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 14, 2017 , LexisNexis #0717-086