Blog Posts in 2010

• Posted By demetriagraves 30-Dec-2010

  Kelsey's Quickie Divorce Request

  Kelsey Grammer has asked a judge to put a rush order on his divorce from Camille Grammer, so he can re-marry but the split could end up being very expensive. The actor has requested that a judge grant the divorce decree as quickly as possible, ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 30-Dec-2010

  Bankruptcy Increasing In Senior Population

  For a second year in a row, many seniors will have to endure revisions to their fixed budgets as the cost of living increase adjustment to their monthly social security checks will not happen. The federal government has determined that the social ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 22-Dec-2010

  Considering Bankruptcy?

  If you're considering filing for bankruptcy, you're not alone. More than 1.4 million Americans filed for bankruptcy just last year. For many of these people, bankruptcy allowed them to escape from financial ruin and get bank on the road to financial ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 22-Dec-2010

  Don't Let Divorce Sour The Holidays

  Divorce is difficult for children and their parents at any time of the year, but it seems that it can be particularly difficult over the Holidays with the potential for stress multiplying exponentially during Holiday season. Here's some advice to ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 18-Dec-2010

  The Truth About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

  The more Bankruptices I oversee, I find that there are a lot of misconceptions about the bankruptcy process. This article outlines the truth about bankruptcy by highlighting some common true or false scenarios. Most people who find themselves ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 18-Dec-2010

  Dylan Walsh Divorce

  47 year old actor Dylan Walsh, who plays Dr. Sean McNamara on FX's Nip/Tuck, has filed for divorce from his wife, actor Joanna Going who is also 47. Even though Hollywood divorces are relatively common this split has come as a surprise to many. The ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 10-Dec-2010

  Secured Debt & Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

  Most people have secured debt associated with either their home or car. These are often the biggest purchases an individual makes and are usually purchased with a secured loan. This is where the lender takes a security interest in the asset purchased ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 10-Dec-2010

  Dating & Divorce

  One of the most common questions I get asked as a family law attorney is regarding dating and divorce. If you are going through a divorce and trying to move on with your life, you may be thinking about dating. You might think that your daily life is ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 3-Dec-2010

  Holiday Gift From Demetria

  Every year we take the time to send all of all clients and colleagues a very special Thank You during this time of year. But this year, I thought it was more important to GIVE in a very special way to show you how important you, your business and ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 3-Dec-2010

  Holiday Gratitude & Appreciation

  During the holiday season, often it's a time to reflect on who we are, what we want, and how to get it. We make resolutions, go on diets, work out at spas, take long walks, develop a positive attitude, and make new friendships. During the year, often ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 26-Nov-2010

  Braxton's Bankruptcy Questioned

  A federal bankruptcy watchdog is questioning Toni Braxton's recent bankruptcy filing but the Grammy-winning singer's attorney expects the matter to be resolved favorably soon. In her Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, filed in Los Angeles on Sept. 30, ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 26-Nov-2010

  McCourts Divorced But Proceedings Continue

  The word is out that Frank and Jamie McCourt are officially divorced, even though their divorce proceedings could last several more years. This is because part of the divorce settlement includes sorting out the ownership and control of the L.A. ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 19-Nov-2010

  Eva Longoria Divorcing Tony Parker

  Well another celebrity marriage is headed for divorce. Three years after they married, actress Eva Longoria is divorcing her basketball star husband Tony Parker. The divorce was filed in Los Angeles, this news came only a day after her rep quashed ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 19-Nov-2010

  Parenting Plan

  If you have children and your relationship is breaking down working out what will happen with your children is one of the most important issues to resolve - this is commonly known as a parenting plan. Any cases involving children, whether it's a ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 12-Nov-2010

  Handling Life on Your Own

  You've gone through a Divorce and the papers have been signed, custody has been decided, the assets have been divided and all that stress and strain is now behind you. It should be a great relief to have these difficult and emotionally draining parts ...

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