by Haines & Krieger | Sep 30, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it has reached a consent agreement with Flagstar Bank to settle accusations that the bank delayed or prevented thousands of homeowners from obtaining...
by Haines & Krieger | Sep 8, 2014
You can’t discharge student loans in bankruptcy. Everyone knows that. Nevertheless, recent federal court decisions indicate that restrictions on discharging student loans during bankruptcy are relaxing. Most public and...
by Haines & Krieger | Aug 14, 2014
There are many myths surrounding the topic of discharging student loans in bankruptcy. Some say you can’t do it. Others say you can discharge student loans only if you can prove hardship. Still others say you can...
by Haines & Krieger | Jul 14, 2014
When a debtor’s Chapter 13 bankruptcy case is terminated early, the first question asked is, “What happens to my money that the trustee is holding?” The answer depends on whether the Chapter 13 plan was confirmed prior...
by Haines & Krieger | Jul 2, 2014
At the conclusion of nearly all consumer bankruptcy cases the court will issue a permanent injunction prohibiting creditors from collecting on pre-bankruptcy debts. This permanent injunction known as the “bankruptcy...
by Haines & Krieger | May 12, 2014
Once the Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan is confirmed, the trustee will pay allowed claims. The first step for a creditor to obtain an allowed claim is to file a proof of claim in the case. But Section 501(c) of the...
