Blog Posts in March, 2011
Posted on Mar 31, 2011 By demetriagraves
As an attorney I help many people through bankruptcy and there are often many reasons why someone may need to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. Interestingly enough, the results of research ...
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Posted on Mar 31, 2011 By demetriagraves
A common question I'm asked as a family law attorney is regarding the rights of a non-custodial parent who is paying child support. What are the rights of the noncustodial parent who believes that the ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2011 By demetriagraves
Have you checked your spouse's e-mail account lately? If you have, you may have committed a crime. In a case generating national attention, Michigan resident Leon Walker was charged under the state's ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2011 By demetriagraves
Most homeowners consider that their home is their primary asset but unfortunately for many people this is no longer the case and their home is a liability rather than an asset. One of the common ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By demetriagraves
Here's an article by Janelle Harris that I found interesting on hyphenating your last name when you marry. Conversations with my man about our future always produce juicy material that I turn around ...
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Posted on Mar 18, 2011 By demetriagraves
Miami Heat's Dwayne Wade has been awarded sole custody of both of his sons, 8 year old Zaire and 3 year old Zion. This has ended a very long and public custody battle with Dwaye's ex-wife Siohvaughn ...
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Posted on Mar 17, 2011 By demetriagraves
Many clients seek my advice when they are concerned about losing their home. Often by the time the foreclosure notice arrives, most struggling homeowners figure they are out of options. But there is ...
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Posted on Mar 10, 2011 By demetriagraves
Who says divorce has to be a traumatic experience? A common question I'm asked is what can I do to ensure a smooth and painless close to a marriage. Another common misconception is regarding ...
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Posted on Mar 10, 2011 By demetriagraves
If you're wondering if you may qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, then I have some potential good news. The United States Trustee program has released new Census Bureau information on median family ...
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Posted on Mar 4, 2011 By demetriagraves
Charlie Sheen has given up his twin sons who turn two this month to Brooke Mueller, his estranged wife, after Brooke served him with a temporary restraining order. The children were removed by police ...
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Posted on Mar 4, 2011 By demetriagraves
According to latest data released from the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts, total bankruptcy filings in the U.S. increased 8 percent in 2010 over calendar year 2009. Bankruptcy filings totaled ...
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