May a co-owner of a home in bankruptcy claim a homestead exemption when they are not occupying the property?
In re: McKee Facts: A couple purchases a home and vest title as co-owners. They later separate. One co-owner vacates the property and contributes nothing to the maintenance, insurance and property taxes while using a new address for driver’s license and voting records. The non-occupying co-owner, experiencing financial difficulties, files for bankruptcy protection and seeks […]
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