Blog Posts in November, 2009
Posted on Nov 27, 2009 By demetriagraves
Many courts across the country are having to sort through the many complex issues that arise when DNA testing reveals that Daddy is not really my Daddy. Particularly in cases where a man thought he ...
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Posted on Nov 27, 2009 By demetriagraves
With harder economic times over the past few years, there's been a change for some divorcing couples which involves, dividing debt rather than the traditional division of property and assets. Instead ...
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Posted on Nov 27, 2009 By demetriagraves
There's been lots of media attention regarding the recent divorce arbitration hearing of Jon and Kate Gosselin. John arrived at the hearing with a bouquet of Roses for his estranged wife Kate which ...
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Posted on Nov 22, 2009 By demetriagraves
Dodgers' fans seem to be all ablaze regarding the upcoming divorce proceedings of the owners of the team, Frank and Jamie McCourt. One of the key assets that they are arguing over is who has ownership ...
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Posted on Nov 22, 2009 By demetriagraves
While there's no proven 'boiler plate' method on how this delicate subject should be approached, here are some common denominators that many experts agree on as the most pain-free way to broach this ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2009 By demetriagraves
Fannie Mae has announced a program called "Deed for Lease" or "D4L" for short. This program is designed to help home owners who are facing foreclosure but may not be eligible for a loan modification. ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2009 By demetriagraves
After starting slowly, the Obama administration's mortgage relief program is now ramping up according to a recent government report. Currently 20% of eligible homeowners are getting relief but it's ...
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Posted on Nov 18, 2009 By demetriagraves
Shaquille O'Neal's wife Va'Shaundya (Shaunie) has filed legal papers in L.A., even though the couple lives in Florida. Shaunie pulled her kids out of school in Florida recently and they are with her ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2009 By demetriagraves
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Posted on Nov 15, 2009 By demetriagraves
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Posted on Nov 15, 2009 By demetriagraves
When a family has divorce problems or concerns it can seem like a never-ending nightmare. Whether you are going through a divorce, a custody disagreement, or a child support dispute you need legal ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2009 By demetriagraves
I've often been asked for some quick tips on how to avoid some of the uncertainties when you're in the final stages of a divorce negotiation. While there is no handy check-list that will protect you ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2009 By demetriagraves
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