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Coger, In re--L. Bryan Carr Co. LPA v. Coger

Ruling
Court questioned non-dischargeability of attorney fees, citing lack of written 401(k) agreement and insufficient evidence of misconduct. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 07, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-008

Nolan, In re--Nolan v. Nolan

Ruling
Court permitted amendment to add securities violation debt claims while prohibiting after- the-bar expansion of other non-dischargeability claims. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Debt Relating to Securities Violations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 01, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-036

Geahlen, In re

Ruling
Debtor allowed homestead exemption despite lack of legal title due to equitable ownership through resulting trust. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exemptions.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 25, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-032

Morgan, In re

Ruling
A hearing on a motion to extend the automatic stay in case filed within one year of prior case had to be held before the stay terminated at the end of the 30-day period after petition date. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Automatic Stay; Duration; Cases Refiled Within One Year of Dismissal of One Prior Case; Extension of Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 23, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-081

Nadeau, In re

Ruling
Chapter 7 discharge did not automatically preclude conversion to Chapter 13 as debtor would need to propose and complete a confirmable plan. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Conversion.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 06, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-043

Stewart, In re

Ruling
Allowing a state court to prohibit or restrict a party's ability to file for bankruptcy would violate principles of federalism and the exclusive jurisdiction of federal courts over bankruptcy matters. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 05, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-002

Warren, In re--Stewart v. Warren

Ruling
Bankruptcy court is a “court of record” that may establish nondischargeability of debt under affidavit of support signed by debtor to facilitate immigrant spouse’s entry into the U.S. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Domestic Support Obligations.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on March 04, 2025 , LexisNexis #0525-012

Nadeau, In re--Danberry Co. v. Nadeau

Ruling
Fraudulent transfer was avoidable but judgment creditor failed to establish damages resulting from the transfer itself. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exceptions to Discharge; Types of Debt Excepted; Fraud.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 21, 2024 , LexisNexis #0225-016

Harris, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of Chapter 13 case was warranted as debtor's filing was not for a proper reorganizational purpose. (Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Exception for Debtors with Certain Prior Dismissals.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on October 24, 2024 , LexisNexis #0125-001

Henneman, In re

Ruling
Court held judicial lien that impaired the debtor's homestead exemption could be avoided.(Bankr. N.D. Ohio)
Issue(s)
Exemptions; Liens Impairing Exempt Property.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 16, 2024 , LexisNexis #0924-059