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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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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Trustee’s Appeal in Saldana—Victory for Chapter 13 Debtors and Retirement Security

By NCBRC Editor | June 24, 2025

On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the Chapter 13 trustee’s petition for certiorari in Bronitsky v. Saldana, leaving intact a significant Ninth Circuit decision that protects the ability of debtors to continue contributing to retirement accounts while repaying unsecured creditors through a Chapter 13 plan. The Court’s denial is a quiet but…

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Supreme Court Asked to Decide Whether Chapter 13 Debtors Can Prioritize Retirement Contributions Over Unsecured Creditors—NCBRC Monitoring Case Closely

By NCBRC Editor | May 27, 2025

The consumer bankruptcy world is watching closely as a critical issue heads to the U.S. Supreme Court in Bronitsky v. Saldana. The case, now pending in a petition for certiorari, asks whether Chapter 13 debtors may continue contributing to retirement accounts at the expense of unsecured creditors. The Ninth Circuit said yes. The petitioning Chapter…

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Ninth Circuit Confirms Right to Cramdown Short-Term Mortgages in Major Win for Chapter 13 Debtors

By NCBRC Editor | May 27, 2025

In a resounding victory for Chapter 13 consumer debtors, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed that a debtor may bifurcate and “cram down” a junior mortgage claim—even when the loan is secured solely by the debtor’s principal residence—so long as the loan matures during the plan term. The opinion in Mission…

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