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Contested Matters

Whenever there is an actual dispute, other than an adversary proceeding, before the bankruptcy court, the litigation to resolve that dispute is a contested matter. For example, the filing of an objection to a proof of claim, to a claim of exemption, or to a disclosure statement creates a dispute that is a contested matter. Even when an objection is not formally required, there may be a dispute. If a party in interest opposes the amount of compensation sought by a professional, there is a dispute that is a contested matter.More...

Credit Card Debt

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Unsecured Claims

Unsecured debt may be generally described as a debt where credit was granted based solely upon the promise or ability of the debtor to pay. Claims that are not secured by any collateral or subject to setoff are generally unsecured claims. For purposes of bankruptcy, unsecured claims are classified and paid based on a priority list described in the Bankruptcy Code. Each class must be paid in full before the next lower class is paid anything.More...

Notices in Bankruptcy

Creditors, equity security holders, the United States, and the United States Trustee in a bankruptcy case are entitled to receive various notices.More...

The Dischargeability of Marital Obligations in Bankruptcy

Debts determined to be property settlements are normally dischargeable in bankruptcy cases. Disputes have largely focused on the section of the Bankruptcy Code that creates an exception to the bankruptcy discharge, applicable in all debtor relief chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, for debts that are in the nature of alimony, maintenance, or support. More...