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Sep. 21, 2016

Ruling is a challenge for high-earning Chapter 11 debtors

While a high-earning debtor may be better able to formulate a feasible Chapter 11 plan than a lesser-earning debtor, increased income and assets may have the unintended consequence of increasing the debtor's payment obligations to creditors. By Howard N. Madris

Howard N. Madris

Law Office of Howard N. Madris, A P.C.

bankruptcy and insolvency law

424 S Beverly Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90212

Phone: (310) 277-0757

Email: hmadris@madrislaw.com

Boston Univ School of Law

Howard N. Madris practices bankruptcy and insolvency law at Beverly Hills-based Law Office of Howard N. Madris, A P.C.

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By Howard N. Madris

According to the recent Geico Insurance TV ad campaign, "it's all about more." But is more always better? For a Chapter 11 individual debtor in bankruptcy, having more money or assets is not always beneficial. While a high-earning debtor may be better able to formulate a feasible Chapter 11 plan than a lesser-earning debtor, increased income and assets may have the unintended consequence of increasing the debtor's payment oblig...

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