Most people think about what will happen to their bank accounts, 401Ks, home, and their wedding rings when they pass away. Gone are the days of keeping mementos in scrapbooks, photo albums, and boxes full of handwritten letters. After all…
Most people think about what will happen to their bank accounts, 401Ks, home, and their wedding rings when they pass away. Gone are the days of keeping mementos in scrapbooks, photo albums, and boxes full of handwritten letters. After all…
It has been a busy day at work, and after pulling into the driveway, you can see that some papers have been posted on the front door. The kids are tugging at your briefcase and you promptly pull off the…
Brandon, Fla. – When a spousal bankruptcy adds another layer of difficulty to an upcoming divorce, it is best to get an experienced lawyer involved. If only one spouse declares bankruptcy it must be very clear who is responsible for…
Brandon, Fla. – In 2011, almost half of all kids in America live in divorced or separated families. When parents go through a divorce, many of them ask if their child or children can testify or speak to the judge…
Checking your spouse’s e-mail in secret could have big consequences when filing for divorce. Take Leon Walker, a Michigan man, who is scheduled to go on trial February 7 on criminal charges of accessing the family computer to log onto…
If you are looking to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, one of the things you need to pass is the median income test. The median income test – and its companion, the means test – is a formula that is…
When considering personal bankruptcy, most people consider Chapter 13 and, even more so, Chapter 7. But there is another popular chapter, too: Chapter 11. “Although originally intended for businesses, individuals can be required to file for this chapter if their…
There are a host of bankruptcy codes out there, and some people have heard the term “Chapter 20” bankruptcy. What is it? Well, there is no such thing as Chapter 20 in the official bankruptcy code. What “Chapter 20” refers…
Filing for bankruptcy can be a daunting task, to be sure. There will be lots of questions about how to actually file the paperwork, what type of bankruptcy will be best and what the lingering effects of this action will…
Consumer bankruptcy filings for the first half of this year are currently at record levels. There is evidence to suggest that a good number of these scenarios include divorce situations where a spouse is receiving or paying for child support…