On May 29, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a ruling affirming lower court decisions that penalties assessed by the State of Michigan for fraudulent collection of unemployment compensation are non-dischargeable under bankruptcy. The ruling came from two separate cases that were addressed together in a consolidated opinion in […]
We have moved to the Onyx Building in Southfield, MI
Ardelean & Dunne, PLLC HAS MOVED! We are now located in the Onyx Building at 29777 Telegraph Road, Suite 1630, Southfield, MI 48034. A big thanks to everyone working for Onyx for making the move trouble free!
Can I Transfer Property Out of My Name Prior to Bankruptcy?
The short answer to whether you can transfer property out of your name prior to bankruptcy is no. This is deemed a fraudulent transfer under the bankruptcy code and can have some undesirable affects on your case. Many times individuals looking to file bankruptcy will consider transferring a car or house out of their name […]
Bankruptcy Works Long Term For Those Who Make Changes
An article published yesterday on CNBC’s website titled “Puerto Rico needs reform, not bankruptcy protection” discusses the non-bankruptcy changes that Puerto Rico can take to financially stabilize its government. While it would be unfair for me to discuss Puerto Rico’s finances, as I am not familiar with the subject, it does bring up the topic […]
No Relief from Student Loan Lenders for Hardship Bankruptcy Filers
The National National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) has issued a statement on its website bringing issue with the Department of Education’s role in fighting Student Loan discharge in consumer bankruptcy filings. Under the bankruptcy code, the filer’s bankruptcy attorney has to bring an action called an adversary proceeding against the student loan lenders […]
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