Monthly Archives: March 2023
What Is An Attestation Form In Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharges?
Are you planning to file for bankruptcy in order to have your student loan debt discharged? Now that the process outlined in the Biden administration’s new guidance is in effect, it is likely that more debtors will be seeking a discharge of their student loans in consumer bankruptcy cases. Indeed, the new guidance and… Read More »
5 Things To Know About New DOJ Guidelines For Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharges
Did you know that the process for discharging student loans in bankruptcy cases changed? In November 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice clarified the new process to assist individuals who may qualify for student loans to be discharged. What do you need to know about the changes that have taken place? Our West Palm… Read More »
Can I Discharge Student Loans Along With Other Debts In Bankruptcy?
If you have read recent news about student loans and bankruptcy, you likely know that the U.S. Department of Justice released new guidance on the process for discharging student loans in individual bankruptcy cases. Discussing the new guidance, an Inside Higher Ed article noted that the new guidance may indeed “provide a meaningful avenue… Read More »
New DOJ Guidance For Discharging Student Loans In Bankruptcy
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced new guidelines related to the discharge of student loan debt in bankruptcy, developed in coordination with the U.S. Department of Education. On November 17, 2022, a memorandum was released to provide guidance “regarding requests to discharge student loans in bankruptcy cases.” It is important to know… Read More »
Traditional Process For Discharging Student Loans Versus New DOJ Guidance Standards
With new guidance concerning the discharge of student loan debt from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), it may be easier for debtors to discharge student loans in bankruptcy. The new guidance from the DOJ does not change the process for seeking a discharge of student loan debt in bankruptcy. Rather, it clarifies certain… Read More »