The Office of Mark W. Swimelar
Standing Chapter 12 and 13 Trustee
Syracuse, New York
 
 

 

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Attorneys with questions may contact one of the Trustee's staff attorneys,
Lynn Harper Wilson (Syracuse Division) or Maxsen D. Champion (Utica Division).

Appearance at Bankruptcy Court Hearings
The Northern District of New York has a default procedure with regard to motions and confirmation hearings.  See Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-4 for default motion practice.  Confirmation hearings will only be held if objections to confirmation are timely filed.

BAPCPA

Hanging Paragraph of 11 U.S.C. § 1325(a)(9)
On March 13, 2007, Chief Judge Gerling ruled from the bench that he was adopting the "significant and material" test of "personal use" set forth in In re Solis, 356 B.R. 398 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. 2006).

 


250 S. Clinton Street, Suite 203  ·  Syracuse, NY 13202   ·   315/471-1499   ·   (fax) 315/471-4811   ·   trustee@cnytrustee.com

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