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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NCBRC and NACBA Urge Second Circuit to Preserve Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction Over Tax Dischargeability
July 31, 2025 — The National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC) and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) filed an amicus brief in the Second Circuit in In re Goebel, No. 25-103, in support of a Chapter 7 debtor seeking a determination that over $500,000 in tax debts owed to the Internal Revenue…
NCBRC and NACBA File Amicus Brief in the Fourth Circuit to Preserve Enforcement of the Automatic Stay in Brown v. Goldman Sachs
On July 24, 2025, the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC) and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) filed an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Goldman Sachs Bank USA v. Brown, No. 25-1439. The case concerns whether consumer debtors’ claims under 11 U.S.C. § 362(k)—seeking…
Fourth Circuit Appeal in Goddard v. Burnett Examines the Role of Good Faith in Paying Secured Debts in Chapter 13 Plans
On July 16, 2025, the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC) and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) filed a joint amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in support of the debtor-appellant in Goddard v. Burnett, Case No. 25-1303. The case presents a critical question about the…