- Does Bankruptcy Permanently Ruin Credit?
Many people are under the impression that filing for bankruptcy will permanently destroy their credit. While it’s true that filing for bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for 10 years, filing for bankruptcy is not the end all for your ... read more +
26-Feb-2010 3:35p
- Welcome to Our Los Angeles Bankruptcy Blog
Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our Bankruptcy blog with an RSS feed available at http://losangelescollectionsdefense/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml read more +
26-Feb-2010 10:09a
- Welcome to Our Los Angeles Bankruptcy and Debt Blog
Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our Bankruptcy blog with an RSS feed available at http://losangelescollectionsdefense/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml read more +
26-Feb-2010 10:09a
- Family Conflict More Harmful Than Divorce
Ruth Bettelheim, a psychotherapist, marriage and family counselor, and author, wrote an article in which she claims divorce isn’t what’s damaging to children—family conflict is. Bettelheim points out that multiple studies have shown that divorce and ... read more +
25-Feb-2010 12:38p
- Settling a Debt for less than you owe can cost more than you think
Yes settling a debt for less than you owe will save you money but it is not going to save you as much as you think. When you settle a debt with your credit card or other creditors for less than you owe the amount forgiven is taxable income. For ... read more +
24-Feb-2010 6:52p
- Reader’s Digest Comes Out of Bankruptcy With Lower Debt Load
Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. has emerged from bankruptcy with much of its debt eliminated and a new board of directors. The company was able to lower its debts of $2.2 billion by 75%, while at the same time boost its capital. After refinancing ... read more +
24-Feb-2010 2:10p
- New Credit Card Regulations – Opt in for Over Draft Fees
As you may have heard there are several new credit card regulations. One such regulation prohibits banks from charging over draft fees unless you “opt in.” If you chose not to “opt in” to the service your credit card or debit card transactions will ... read more +
24-Feb-2010 9:58a
- Recession Making it Hard For Parents to Keep Up With Child Support
As the economy forces more companies to lay off employees and more employees are losing their jobs, those people who have been ordered to pay child support are having trouble making their payments. These are not people who are lazy or trying to ... read more +
23-Feb-2010 11:30a
- Will I Lose My House, Car and Other Assets in a Bankruptcy?
Many people struggling under debt are hesitant to seek relief through bankruptcy because they are afraid they will lose their homes, cars, and other treasured possessions in the process. While some of a debtor’s assets will be liquidated in order to ... read more +
22-Feb-2010 1:20p
- Gaining Custody & Visitation Rights After a Domestic Violence Conviction
Once a person has been convicted of domestic violence or abuse, it is usually very difficult to get custody or visitation rights—difficult, but not impossible. The key to winning back your rights is by establishing that spending time with you is in ... read more +
22-Feb-2010 5:30a
- I filed bankruptcy. When will creditors stop calling?
As soon as your bankruptcy case is filed with the Court the “automatic stay” comes into effect. The “automatic stay” is much what it sounds like, it happens automatically upon filing of your case and it stays certain actions against you. This means ... read more +
20-Feb-2010 9:00a
- Sex-abuse claims rise in Germany
- AP (adapted from the Philadelphia Inquirer) Sex-abuse claims rise in Germany BERLIN - The number of students who say they were sexually abused by Jesuit priests at schools across Germany has jumped to 115, a lawyer said yesterday. Attorney Ursula ... read more +
19-Feb-2010 6:45p
- Sex-abuse claims rise in Germany
- AP (adapted from the Philadelphia Inquirer) Sex-abuse claims rise in Germany BERLIN - The number of students who say they were sexually abused by Jesuit priests at schools across Germany has jumped to 115, a lawyer said yesterday. Attorney Ursula ... read more +
19-Feb-2010 6:45p
- West New York man pleads guilty; went to Illinois for sex-and-photos spree with 13-year-old boy
West New York man pleads guilty; went to Illinois for sex-and-photos spree with 13-year-old boy The New Jersey Journal Friday, February 19, 2010 TRENTON - A West New York man pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges that he traveled to Illinois ... read more +
19-Feb-2010 6:50a
- West New York man pleads guilty; went to Illinois for sex-and-photos spree with 13-year-old boy
West New York man pleads guilty; went to Illinois for sex-and-photos spree with 13-year-old boy The New Jersey Journal Friday, February 19, 2010 TRENTON - A West New York man pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges that he traveled to Illinois ... read more +
19-Feb-2010 6:50a
- Man May Still Have to Pay $80K in Support, Despite Monthly Earnings of $3k
The courts are supposed to modify a child support arrangement if one parent proves they are no longer able to keep up with the payments due to a significant change in circumstances. That’s how it’s supposed to be, but a judge in Las Vegas has failed ... read more +
19-Feb-2010 5:30a
- Protecting Your Assets with QTIPS
Drafting a prenuptial agreement is one of the many ways a married couple can protect their assets. While filing a prenuptial agreement is great way to ensure you’re protected, there is a way to further protect your assets if you're interested. ... read more +
18-Feb-2010 3:22p
- Wave of Foreclosures Expected to Hit California
It seems the foreclosure crisis in California isn’t expected to go away soon. California is still one of the three states hit hardest by foreclosures, and the latest information on Realty Trac says foreclosures are 15% higher than they were a year ... read more +
18-Feb-2010 11:45a
- Poll Finds 90% of Americans Would Remarry Their Spouse
It seems as if every week another article or news story is released discussing the high divorce rate around the country. But one recently released CBS New poll says those people who are married are happily married, and would marry their spouse ... read more +
17-Feb-2010 3:05p
- CAN BANKRUPTCY HELP ME MODIFY MY MORTGAGE?
Given the current economic conditions, and significant decreases of home values across the country, we receive many telephone calls and inquiries from people who are struggling with their mortgage(s) in one way or another. Almost universally, people ... read more +
17-Feb-2010 12:58p
- DNA Testing Now Being Used for Health Insurance Coverage?
Some insurance companies are now requiring men to prove their paternity before they can obtain coverage for their child under their health insurance policy. The only way to prove one’s paternity is by taking a DNA test, so many men are getting DNA ... read more +
16-Feb-2010 2:20p
- Welcome to Our San Diego Bankruptcy Blog
Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our bankruptcy blog with an RSS feed available . read more +
16-Feb-2010 1:49p
- Welcome
Aalam Law Firm is pleased to announce the launch of our San Diego Bankruptcy Blog with an RSS feed available . Our bankruptcy blog features commentary on important and interesting issues in bankruptcy law. If you are considering your options for ... read more +
16-Feb-2010 1:49p
- Welcome to our Southern California Bankruptcy Blog
Our attorneys are pleased to announce the launch of our bankruptcy blog with an RSS feed available at http://www.socalbankruptcylaw.com/Blog/Recent-Blog-Posts/RSS.xml read more +
15-Feb-2010 2:42p
- Interested in Applying for a Name Change?
Filing for a name change is one of the most common aspects of a paternity dispute. Once a child’s parentage has officially been determined, it’s not unusual for the parents to want to change the child’s name to reflect that of his biological father, ... read more +
15-Feb-2010 12:35p
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