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New PACER Password Requirements

On 8/25/25, the AO will enforce updated PACER and CM/ECF password standards. Users not updated before May 11, 2025, will be prompted to update their passwords upon login. They can skip this prompt three times before their accounts are disabled.  New passwords must contain:

  • 14–45 characters At least one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, and one special character.
  • No part of your first name, last name, username, or email address.

IMPORTANT: All PACER users must update their passwords every 180 days.

New PACER Password Requirements

On 8/25/25, the AO will enforce updated PACER and CM/ECF password standards. Users not updated before May 11, 2025, will be prompted to update their passwords upon login. They can skip this prompt three times before their accounts are disabled. New passwords must contain:

  • 14–45 characters At least one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, and one special character.
  • No part of your first name, last name, username, or email address.

IMPORTANT: All PACER users must update their passwords every 180 days.

This Week's Featured Articles

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July 6, 2025
“A good motion lays a solid foundation.” This week Attorney Wilkinson offers subscribers a resource on how to draft an effective motion.
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July 6, 2025
Here’s the question: Can an attorney who speaks only English represent a non-English speaking client? Ms. Ps & Qs fully answers this important question.
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An interesting look at the positives and concerns of the bankruptcy process over the years.
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Failure of Chapter 13 debtor to request meeting of creditors be held open and reconvened at a later time was fatal when the debtor failed to file a tax return on the day prior to the original date set for the meeting of creditors.
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Other Recent Articles

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This article is not mortgage-related and it is a Chapter 7 . . . BUT the order issued in this adversary is instructive regarding the bases for having records sealed in a bankruptcy case.
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June 29, 2025
Bankruptcy professionals must weigh when to litigate, compromise, or concede in resolving disputes. The key is to choose a path based on clear judgment rather than emotion or ego.
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The Supreme Court denied certiorari in Bronitsky v. Saldana, leaving divided authority on deduction of retirement contributions from disposable income.
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June 29, 2025
Providing notice to a creditor at an address listed on a credit report did not prevent the bankruptcy court from an annulment of the automatic stay resulting in validation of post-petition foreclosure of debtor’s home.
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June 22, 2025
“The non filing of claims is a real situation which happens all the time and it serves no one, least of all the debtor.”
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June 22, 2025
This week, Attorney Hayes brings readers an excellent outline on finality and standing. “. . . . final order is a strange animal in the bankruptcy world.”
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June 22, 2025
The Federal Judicial Center has published, online, Judge William H. Brown’s second edition of an overview of Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy - Consumer Bankruptcy Law: Chapters 7 & 13, Second Edition
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June 22, 2025
Boltz comments on a study from ScienceDirect on the vicious cycle between shame and financial hardship.
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June 15, 2025
A bankruptcy court has the authority and the ability to deal with a “sovereign citizen” petition but will give the debtor an opportunity to comply with the Bankruptcy Code. Did you know . . . The Academy has podcasts? Welp, we do. On the topic of sovereign citizens, check out Do Not Engage Parts 1 & 2 under Fixing Broke: Consumer Bankruptcy Diary wherever you get your podcasts.
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June 15, 2025
Do your clients even get close to an appropriate value of their ‘stuff’??
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The Federal Judicial Center has published, online, Judge William H. Brown’s second edition of an overview of Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy - Consumer Bankruptcy Law: Chapters 7 & 13, Second Edition
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Cert granted in bankruptcy case regarding Fed. Rule Civ. P. 60(b)(4).

Current Webinars

February 7, 2025
Note:  Due to a technical glitch, this recording is audio only.    In the consumer bankruptcy world, we use terms...
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January 23, 2025
This webinar offers consumer bankruptcy attorneys some time-saving tips for navigating the new restyled Bankruptcy Rules. Easily find deadlines; follow tricky...
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December 13, 2024
Join Mark Leffler and Emily Connor Kennedy for an insightful dive into the FCRA. They'll break down key terms, statutory...
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August 17, 2024
Presenters: Jody Bledsoe and Thom Hopper This webinar is directed to everyone involved in consumer bankruptcy.  Chapter 13 Standing Trustees...
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June 20, 2024
As we learned in Part 1 (Income)**, the quirks and quagmire of the means test are deep and wide! We...
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Looking to Become a Member?

ConsiderChapter13.org offers a forum to advance continuing education of consumer bankruptcy via access to insightful articles, informative webinars, and the latest industry news. Join now to benefit from expert resources and stay informed.

Webinars

These informative sessions are led by industry experts and cover a range of consumer bankruptcy topics.

Member Articles

Written by industry experts, these articles provide in-depth analysis and practical guidance on consumer bankruptcy topics.

Industry News

The Academy is the go-to source for the latest news and analysis in the Chapter 13 bankruptcy industry.

To get started, please let us know which of these best fits your current position: