Critical Case Comment - In re Raulerson, 395 B.R. 157 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008) • NACTT Academy

Critical Case Comment – In re Raulerson, 395 B.R. 157 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

In re Raulerson, 395 B.R. 157 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

Even though “projected disposable income” is based upon the debtor’s actual projected income rather than the debtor’s “current monthly income,” the expenses to project a debtor’s disposable income are based upon allowances in Form 22C.

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The Chapter 13 debtors proposed a plan which would pay unsecured creditors a total of $17.98 in the 60th month of their . . .

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