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§ 707(b)

Henderson, In re--Kolba v. Henderson

Ruling
Debtor's spouse's contribution to the household expenses of the minor children was includedin debtor's CMI and was not deducted as a marital adjustment. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 25, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-046

Wlodar, In re

Ruling
Court granted trustee's motion to convert Chapter 7 case as the debtor had significant incometo fund a Chapter 13 plan. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 24, 2024 , LexisNexis #0324-047

Adam, In re

Ruling
Chapter 13 case dismissed as the debtors conceded they were ineligible for Chapter 13 reliefby amending their schedules to show unsecured debts exceeding the statutory limit as of thepetition date. (Bankr. S.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 18, 2023 , LexisNexis #0224-037

Garcia, In re

Ruling
Trustee's objections to confirmation of the above-median debtor's Chapter 13 plan weresustained due to debtor’s improper deductions. (Bankr. S.D. Fla.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 27, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-087

Sperry, In re

Ruling
Debtor's Chapter 7 case was to be dismissed within 10 days unless reconverted to a Chapter 13with consent of the debtor. (Bankr. D. Conn.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on November 06, 2023 , LexisNexis #0124-015

Henderson, In re

Ruling
Debtor had to provide the U.S. trustee with documentation as to the original reason the nonfiling spouse incurred loans and credit card obligations in order to maintain a claimed maritaladjustment. (Bankr. N.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on September 27, 2023 , LexisNexis #1223-013

Bartlett, In re

Ruling
Debtor's petition for Chapter 7 relief was presumed abusive as debtor could make substantialChapter 13 plan payments without undue hardship. (Bankr. D.N.M.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on January 20, 2023 , LexisNexis #0323-067

Peterman, In re

Ruling
Dismissal of debtor's Chapter 7 bankruptcy case denied as the only secured debt that thetrustee identified as an unnecessary luxury item was the boat needed for debtor’s sidebusiness. (Bankr. W.D. Wis.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on December 20, 2022 , LexisNexis #0223-065

Miller, In re

Ruling
Trustee did not prove that a totality of the debtor's financial circumstances constituted abuseas the debtor did not have the ability to fund a Chapter 13 plan of reorganization. (Bankr. M.D.Fla.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse;

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 13, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-041

Lee, In re--Commercial Cap. Bank v. Lee

Ruling
Motion to dismiss granted where debtors engaged in bad faith by failing to comport theirlifestyle to their financial situation, including their suspicious house purchase whileconsidering bankruptcy, and their lack of consideration for creditors. (Bankr. M.D. Ga.)
Issue(s)
Dismissal of a Case or Conversion to a Case Under Chapter 11 or 13; Substantial Abuse.

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Consumer opinion summary, case decided on May 10, 2022 , LexisNexis #0722-017