Bankr. No.:
00-40227
Chapter:
7
Date of Decision:
July 6, 2000
Issue:
Whether case should be dismissed for substantial abuse under ยง 707(b) where Debtors admitted they had disposable income of $615.07 per month, but where Debtors state this disposable income may be needed later if Debtors decide to maintain separate households?
Ruling:
Motion was granted and Debtors were given an opportunity to convert to Chapter 13 in lieu of dismissal. Court held that any change in circumstances could be addressed in a motion to modify their confirmed Chapter 13 plan.
Full Bankruptcy Court Decision: