The facts as in this case fortunately do not happen often but when they do, the Courts impose damages to achieve punishment and deterrence. When a debtor files for bankruptcy, all garnishments of wages must be stopped immediately. Facts of this case: Debtor owed $5,053 to ECMC (a sophisticated creditor) when she filed for a […]

In 2007, a debtor filed for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy relief in Florida.   Her case was dismissed for failure to maintain plan payments. In 2010, the debtor applied for admission to the Florida Bar. The Florida Board of Bar Examiners alleged, in part, that she was financially irresponsible because she failed to make her Chapter 13 […]