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Holtzen, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 case dismissed for lack of stable income as debtor failed to show father's support was regular or reliable. (Bankr. D. Neb.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on August 12, 2025 , LexisNexis #1025-027

Rivett, In re--Rivett v. Carlson

Ruling
Court found that the issue of late filing fee payments was immaterial because the lack of credit counseling certification alone rendered debtor ineligible. (8th Cir.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 28, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-078

B.C.I. Fins. Pty, In re

Ruling
Australian liquidation recognized as foreign main proceeding over objection of debtor’s former owners to Chapter 15 petition. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Person or Municipality.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 08, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-001

Thomas, In re

Ruling
Court declared Debtor ineligible for Chapter 13 due to excess unsecured debt and bad faith misrepresentations. (Bankr. S.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on July 01, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-003

Leonard, In re

Ruling
Debtor deemed ineligible for Chapter 13 relief due to exceeding debt limits based on noncontingent foreclosure judgment and disputed obligations. (Bankr. N.D. Okla.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 30, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-027

Lukaszewski, In re

Ruling
Court declared debtors ineligible for Chapter 13 as unsecured guaranty caused unsecured to exceed limit. (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 30, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-002

Currie, In re

Ruling
Default by the primary obligor on note for which debtor was guarantor had not yet occurredand keeping total debt within Chapter 13 limits. (Bankr. W.D. Ark.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 18, 2025 , LexisNexis #0925-077

Rice, In re

Ruling
Debtor’s third case filed in six years dismissed as debtor's intentional filing of third case while the second was still pending to avoid 180-day filing bar was evidence of a lack of good faith. (Bankr. W.D.N.C.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Exception for Debtors with Certain Prior Dismissals; Voluntary Dismissal After Request for Relief From Stay.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 17, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-076

Monplaisir, In re

Ruling
Court denied motion to sever and convert as debtor’s unsecured debts exceeded Chapter 13 eligibility limit. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Chapter 13.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on June 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0825-052

Salee Amina Mohammed, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 case properly dismissed as debtor failed to comply with credit counseling requirement and there were no exceptional circumstances justifying relief. (Bankr. D. Utah)
Issue(s)
Who May Be a Debtor; Mandatory Credit Counseling.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 16, 2025 , LexisNexis #0725-051