Consumer

Domestic-support obligations, the impact of the automatic stay in domestic-relations cases, discharge litigation in chapter 13s, the retention of domestic-relations counsel in bankruptcy, same-sex spouses in bankruptcy cases in states where same-sex marriage is not recognized, and other “cheerful issues” frequently confronted in cases that involve both financial distress and domestic problems. This panel will provide an update on these and other important legal topics in this dark area of bankruptcy law.

Trends in exemption law, including a Colorado legislative update and fallout from Clark v. Rameker and Law v. Siegel.

A significant number of bankruptcy cases involve the use of expert witnesses. This panel will explore issues that both counsel and experts should anticipate, including how credibility is derived and enhanced, the expert’s research and analysis phase, persuasive direct and cross examination of experts, non-verbal communication and courtroom etiquette.

This panel will discuss the collision of divorce practice and Bankruptcy Code §§362, 523, 1325, and 1328.

This panel will discuss retirement, death, changing area of practice, going out of business, fee splitting and unbundling.

This panel will discuss post-petition HOA dues, HELOCs, noticing, and § 522(f) and 506 motions.

Enjoy a breakfast discussion with the judges of the Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop.