Divorce and Bankruptcy
Sep 17, 2009
Consult your divorce decree The first thing you should do is consult your Decree to determine what debts were listed in the Decree. Are they all listed in your ex's bankruptcy petition? If they are...
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Your Options When Facing Foreclosure
Sep 14, 2009
What options do you have Before the foreclosure crisis we are currently facing, most Americans had never known of anyone facing a foreclosure. Unfortunately, the decision on the best course of actio...
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Arizona - Legal Separation or Divorce
Sep 13, 2009
Explanation of differences between divorce and legal separation A divorce and a legal separation are very similar except that after a divorce the parties are no longer married.
In a divorce, the m...
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Bankruptcy Exemptions Explained
Jun 15, 2009
What are bankrupcty exemptions? When you file for bankruptcy, all of your property becomes part of your "bankruptcy estate". Property that is exempt is removed from the bankruptcy estate and is not ...
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Bankruptcy Court Overview and General Explanation of Bankruptcy Chapters 7, 11, and 13
Jun 10, 2009
What is bankruptcy? Bankruptcy in the United States seeks to benefit both debtors and creditors by seeing that debtors get relief from debts they can't pay, and that creditors get paid from whatever ...
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How to Waive Filing Fees in Bankruptcy Cases
Jun 10, 2009
Application to pay filing fee in installments The court fee for filing a case under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code is $299, regardless of jurisdiction.
If you cannot afford to pay the full fee a...
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10 Ways to Lower Living Expenses
Nov 11, 2008
Eat Dinner at Home The cost of food has jumped recently. Even a combo meal at McDonalds can be almost $7.00 or more depending on what you order. A sit down restaurant will cost even more, probably ...
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Factors considered in child custody decisions
Nov 06, 2008
Child custody laws outline several key factors for courts to look at. These include the parent's wishes, the child's wishes, family relationships, and more....
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What to Expect at a 341 Hearing
Oct 03, 2008
What to Bring State issued identification (driver's license, passport, etc.)
Social security card Who Will Be There NO JUDGES...see, I told you that you could breathe easy. Usually, it is just the t...
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How to Reaffirm Debts in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Oct 03, 2008
Why You Might Want to Reaffirm Debts If the debt is attached to an asset you want to keep (i.e., your car or house or business), you may want to keep it. This will also help you rebuild your credit ...
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