Blog Posts in March, 2010
Posted on Mar 31, 2010 By demetriagraves
Dodger's owner Frank McCourt and his estranged wife Jamie are in a Los Angeles courtroom where a judge is considering Jamie's request for $1 million in monthly support from her husband. It seems like ...
Continue reading "That Baseball Divorce..." »
Posted on Mar 29, 2010 By demetriagraves
California bankruptcy law is based on federal law; however there are differences that make California's state laws unique. If you are facing the possibility of bankruptcy, it is in your best interest ...
Continue reading "Not All Bankruptcies Are Created Equal" »
Posted on Mar 29, 2010 By demetriagraves
All marital assets are not equal! Even if the goal is to try to "split down the middle", asset valuation prior to making a final division is critical. If for example the family home and a ...
Continue reading "Splitting Assets in a Divorce" »
Posted on Mar 29, 2010 By demetriagraves
Are you financially on the edge? Just barely making the house payments by pushing off other payments? Is your house now worth less than what you originally paid? You may qualify for a loan ...
Continue reading "Do I Qualify for a Loan Modification?" »
Posted on Mar 24, 2010 By demetriagraves
If things are getting tight and you think it is a choice between losing the house or declaring bankruptcy, I have news for you. You have other choices and you should avoid bankruptcy if possible! It ...
Continue reading "Choosing Bankruptcy or Foreclosure? STOP!" »
Posted on Mar 24, 2010 By demetriagraves
Even if we lived in a perfect world there would be divorces. Life just throws too many curves to be able to predict what may happen in 10, 20 or 30 years. In a perfect world, the perfect divorce would ...
Continue reading "Asking Yourself, "Do I Need an Attorney?" YOU DO!" »
Posted on Mar 24, 2010 By demetriagraves
There has been a lot of media attention recently on the increase in scams regarding loan mods. Unfortunately, those who are most likely to be targeted are the elderly, anyone entering foreclosure, ...
Continue reading "Recognizing Loan Modification Scams in California" »
Posted on Mar 18, 2010 By demetriagraves
Some clients I have spoken to, have the idea that you just declare bankruptcy and that solves all your financial problems. Suddenly the slate is wiped clean, with a simple declaration and there's ...
Continue reading "Declaring Bankruptcy - what's really involved?" »
Posted on Mar 18, 2010 By demetriagraves
Let's face it; times are tough for everyone these days. On the top of the list are homeowners struggling with their mortgage payments as well as other financial hardships. The loan modification ...
Continue reading "Top 10 Questions about Loan Mods" »
Posted on Mar 18, 2010 By demetriagraves
Nothing can kill romance faster than the word prenup. But with about one in three of all first marriages ending in divorce, and 50 percent of second or third ones bombing out, a prenup is smart ...
Continue reading "Everything you need to know about prenuptial agreements" »
Posted on Mar 14, 2010 By demetriagraves
Divorce is the usual remedy for a failed marriage but annulment is another way of ending a marriage. A lot of people do not know what an annulment is or if it could apply to their marriage. In ...
Continue reading "What is an Annulment?" »
Posted on Mar 14, 2010 By demetriagraves
With previous "Bachelor" couple, Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney, recently marrying in Los Angeles and with "The Bachelor's" newest couple, Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi, gleefully affirming their ...
Continue reading "What "The Bachelor" Couple, and Every Couple, Needs to Know Before Getting Married" »
Posted on Mar 14, 2010 By demetriagraves
With previous "Bachelor" couple, Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney, recently marrying in Los Angeles and with "The Bachelor's" newest couple, Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi, ...
Continue reading "What "The Bachelor" Couple, and Every Couple, Needs to Know Before Getting Married" »
Posted on Mar 12, 2010 By demetriagraves
If you are having a hard time meeting the monthly payments on your mortgage, then it might be time to find out more about a mortgage loan modification. Common reasons for needing a loan modification ...
Continue reading "More About Mortgage Loan Modifications" »
Posted on Mar 4, 2010 By demetriagraves
I've worked with many clients helping them through tough economic times and although bankruptcy can be a difficult and painful process, the good news is that people who take this route DO recover and ...
Continue reading "Bankruptcy = Financial Repair" »
Posted on Mar 4, 2010 By demetriagraves
In my law office, I've been helping an increasing number of clients with bankruptcy. It seems that the economic recovery effort has not slowed consumer bankruptcy filings. According to national data, ...
Continue reading "Bankruptcy Stats and Tips" »
Posted on Mar 4, 2010 By demetriagraves
Recently, I've been helping an increasing number of clients with bankruptcy. Even though this can be a painful experience, having the right attorney to guide you through the process is vital. In light ...
Continue reading "Bankruptcy, You've Been Around!" »