Welcome to the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC). We are dedicated to protecting the rights of consumer debtors in bankruptcy appeals, ensuring fair and just treatment within the legal system. Our mission is to advocate for a balanced approach to bankruptcy law, providing support and resources for consumers and attorneys alike. Together, we strive to uphold the integrity of the bankruptcy process for individuals seeking a fresh financial start.
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Tenth Circuit Affirms Exemption of Child Tax Credit Refunds in Garcia-Morales
In Cohen v. Garcia-Morales, No. 24-1384 (10th Cir. Aug. 19, 2025), the Tenth Circuit addressed whether a Chapter 7 debtor’s federal tax refund, traceable to a refundable child tax credit, must be turned over to the bankruptcy trustee. Affirming both the bankruptcy and district courts, the panel held that the refund was wholly exempt under…
Eleventh Circuit Upholds the Bankruptcy Court’s Discretion to Deny Trustee’s Plan Modification Based on Postpetition PI Proceeds
In Conte v. Hill, No. 24-10264, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a bankruptcy court’s order denying a Chapter 13 trustee’s motion to modify two confirmed plans to require turnover of post-confirmation personal injury settlement proceeds. The injuries in both cases occurred post-petition. The Eleventh Circuit affirmed that plan modification remains…
Eighth Circuit Ducks Issue Whether Defensive Appellate Rights Are Estate Property, but Highlights Necessity of Staying an Order Granting Sale
July 31, 2025 — In Humphrey v. Christopher, No. 24-1854, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit sidestepped a key question in consumer bankruptcy law: whether a debtor’s defensive appellate rights are part of the bankruptcy estate and may be sold by the trustee. Instead, the court resolved the case on procedural grounds,…