Blog Posts in March, 2011

• Posted By demetriagraves 31-Mar-2011

  Medical Bills a Leading Cause of Bankruptcy

  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 conducted over the past decade has shown that ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 31-Mar-2011

  More Things a Non-Custodial Parent Should Know

  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 money he or she is paying is not actually ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 26-Mar-2011

  Checking Spouse's Email During Divorce

  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 anti-hacking law for checking his wife's email ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 26-Mar-2011

  Bankruptcy and Underwater Homes

  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 reasons people seek advice from me regarding bankruptcy ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 18-Mar-2011

  Dwayne Wade Wins Custody Battle

  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 Wade. The sole custody to Dwayne was awarded by ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 10-Mar-2011

  How to Have a Better Divorce

  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 consulting an attorney about divorce - this does not ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 10-Mar-2011

  More People May Qualify For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

  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 income. This information is broken down by state and ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 4-Mar-2011

  Sheen Surrenders Children to Authorities

  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 from Sheen's Los Angeles mansion. Sheen claims he ...

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• Posted By demetriagraves 4-Mar-2011

  Total Bankruptcy Filings Increased 8%

  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 1,593,081 for the 12-month period ending Dec. 31, ...

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