Divorce-Blog
Posted on Jan 21, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Being harassed by creditors and having collection agencies constantly on your back is often what drives people to consider filing for bankruptcy. Once you file for bankruptcy, you get an automatic ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2012 By Demetria Graves
In my experience as a family law attorney, it seems that there are very few people who leave marriages of any length unscathed, but the financial impact is often more extreme for those who have been ...
Continue reading "Financial Tips For Late-In-Life Divorce" »
Posted on Jan 14, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Many people put of filing for bankruptcy because they don't want to admit they're in trouble financially. Often it takes an event like having property repossessed to make people realize that ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Often the first major hurdle do resolve when considering a divorce is working out what to do with your home. Because this is often the largest asset that most people have.The family home can present ...
Continue reading "Divorce And Your Mortgage" »
Posted on Jan 5, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy refers to the section in the bankruptcy code that relates to liquidation bankruptcy where your non-exempt assets are liquidated to pay off your debts. Any unpaid debts after that ...
Continue reading "Means Test & Chapter 7 Bankruptcy" »
Posted on Jan 5, 2012 By Demetria Graves
It seems that January's reputation for being divorce month is certainly true in Hollywood. Comedian Russel Brand, 36 started the year by filing for divorce from Singer Katy Perry, 27. This could ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2011 By Demetria Graves
When you file for bankruptcy, an automatic stay goes into immediate effect. This means that creditors are no longer able to contact you in an attempt to seek payment from you using any means. This ...
Continue reading "Bankruptcy: Automatic Stay Exemptions" »
Posted on Dec 30, 2011 By Demetria Graves
Actor Mel Gibson's Divorce to Robyn Denise Moore, his wife of 31 years will be finalized on Jan 9. Most of the details of the judgement which was finalized by a judge in Los Angeles will be kept ...
Continue reading "Mel Gibson Divorce Settlement" »
Posted on Dec 23, 2011 By Demetria Graves
One question I'm often asked is, "How do I know if I should file bankruptcy?" The purpose of this article is to give you some information that could help you decide and be able to answer ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2011 By Demetria Graves
Vanessa Bryant has filed for divorce from her husband, LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant. It may be surprising for many that Vanessa stuck with her husband for all this time. In 2003, she stood by her ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2011 By Demetria Graves
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often the best alternative for people who are overwhelmed with debt because it allows them to discharge non-exempt debts. This means the debtor is released from personal ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2011 By Demetria Graves
What do you do when you are owed child support or spousal support payments and your ex just isn't paying up? Often people think that there's nothing that can be done about this and they'll ...
Continue reading "Getting the Child Support or Spousal Support You're Owed" »
Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By Demetria Graves
How many people can say they're debt free? It seems like there's not many these days as we continue to struggle with more difficult economic times. Can you even imagine being debt free? When ...
Continue reading "Becoming Debt Free with Bankruptcy." »
Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By Demetria Graves
Many people wait until after the holidays to move forward with their divorces –and that’s completely understandable. Many don’t want to disrupt family traditions for their children. ...
Continue reading "End of Year Checklist For Divorce" »
Posted on Dec 2, 2011 By Demetria Graves
One of the most common questions I get asked is if filing bankruptcy is the right thing to do? This of course, depends on many factors, so I thought I'd provide a brief outline on some of the ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2011 By Demetria Graves
There's been much speculation on how Kris Humphries would respond to Kim Kardashian filing for divorce a month ago after just 72 days of marriage. Kris has always said that he didn't believe ...
Continue reading "Kris Humphries Files For Annulment" »
Posted on Nov 23, 2011 By Demetria Graves
People who have considered filing for bankruptcy have probably heard of the bankruptcy Means Test. Back in 2005 Congress amended the laws related to bankruptcy and put in place new laws that they ...
Continue reading "Beating The Bankruptcy Means Test" »
Posted on Nov 23, 2011 By Demetria Graves
I've written articles before warning divorcing couples to stay away from social networking sites. It seems that Judge Shluger in Connecticut has set a new legal precedent by ordering a soon-to-be ...
Continue reading "Divorcing Couple Forced To Exchange Passwords" »
Posted on Nov 16, 2011 By Demetria Graves
A common question I get asked from married couples regarding bankruptcy, is if they have to file jointly or if it's possible for one spouse to file bankruptcy alone? Also, which way of filing is ...
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Posted on Nov 16, 2011 By Demetria Graves
What does the nation's expanding waistline have to do with child-custody battles? Well it seems that the role of obesity in child-custody battles is also expanding across the U.S.. I've ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2011 By Demetria Graves
Well, it's been all over the internet and even on prime time news, the Justin Bieber baby Scandal. Even though the young entertainer has categorically denied any involvement with Mariah Yeater, ...
Continue reading "Justin Bieber Child Support Suit" »
Posted on Aug 18, 2011 By demetriagraves
What happens financially, if you find your marriage is breaking down and you're not the the primary bread winner? This is a question many people find themselves asking. Last year there were ...
Continue reading "Stay at Home Parents Finances During Divorce" »
Posted on Aug 18, 2011 By demetriagraves
I often feature articles about celebrities when they hit hard times financially and end up filing for bankruptcy. Somehow it makes it seem less daunting for the rest of us 'mere mortals' ...
Continue reading "Celebrity Bankruptcies - Top 10" »
Posted on Aug 11, 2011 By demetriagraves
If you have recently filed for bankruptcy or are considering that filing for bankruptcy may be your best option, perhaps you can find some comfort in the fact that you are not alone. According to the ...
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Posted on Aug 11, 2011 By demetriagraves
Super model Linda Evangelista, who once remarked that, she doesn't get up for less than $10,000 a day, has recently asked a New York court to award her $46,000 a month in child support from her ...
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