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.
These informative sessions are led by industry experts and cover a range of consumer bankruptcy topics.
Written by industry experts, these articles provide in-depth analysis and practical guidance on consumer bankruptcy topics.
The Academy is the go-to source for the latest news and analysis in the Chapter 13 bankruptcy industry.
From the Editor – Priority Claims
Print This Article
Link to Post:
By The Honorable William Houston Brown (Retired)
Attorney fee judgment was domestic support obligation and priority claim. The Chapter 13 debtor objected to the priority claim filed by ex-husband, but the debt arose from a prepetition contested determination of child custody in state court. The state court entered judgment for $20,000 for the ex-husband’s attorney fees to be paid by the debtor. Citing prior circuit authority on attorney fees and factors applied to the determination, the fees in this case were incurred in a three-day trial over custody, after which custody . . .
It looks like you are not signed in or registered! This content is only available to members.
Or sign in below:
Related Articles
New Judge Appointed to Southern Ohio Bankruptcy Court
Dawn of the Dead: Zombie Mortgages
More Federal Student Loan Debt Relief is Coming
Bankruptcy Lawyer Must Have Otherworldly Powers
Chapter 12 and Act2/Conference Update
Over-Insured Over-Ruled
Supreme Court Gets Judicial Estoppel Right, at Least More Right
TFS Bill Pay Announces New Attorney Report Center
Why Your Bankruptcy Client Doesn’t Understand You (And How to Fix the Problem)
NEW SCAM ALERT . . . this one is going to attorneys