The Brunner test is a way to determine if certain types of debt can be discharged based on hardship. Bankruptcy does not eliminate all types of debt such as student loans, so tests like these may be used to determine if the debt can be discharged. A Look at the Brunner Test To determine if you … [Read more...]
Child Custody Lawyers Share Examples of Parental Alienation
When getting divorced, learning to recognize examples of parental alienation is crucial. Parental alienation doesn’t just affect your personal relationship with your child, but it also can weigh heavily on the outcome of child custody battles you have with your former spouse. According to a 2010 … [Read more...]
Proving Parental Alienation in Child Custody Cases
Many parents wrestle with how to prove parental alienation. Though they may recognize some of the telltale signs of alienation, proving that it’s actually happening to the courts is another story. In child custody cases, parental alienation can influence the final custodial verdict significantly. … [Read more...]
Debt Obtained By Fraud
Debts by fraud are not dischargeable when filing for bankruptcy; those who accumulate debt they have no intention of paying back will still be responsible for it after bankruptcy. Using credit cards irresponsibly and accumulating luxury debt right before you file for bankruptcy is a red flag, … [Read more...]
Proving Innocence When a Creditor Presumes Credit Fraud
Unfortunately, credit fraud may be presumed under certain circumstances. For instance, if you purchase luxury items of $500 or more on a credit card less than 90 days before filing for bankruptcy or take a cash advance of $750 or more, less than 70 days before filing, it is presumed to be … [Read more...]
Legal Types of Child Custody in Plano, TX
The types of child custody that must be determined are physical and legal. Under family law, custody may be joint or sole for each, which may have different implications on your post-divorce life and the life of your child. Custody decisions should be made in the best interests of the child whether … [Read more...]
Texas Bankruptcy Exemptions
You should be aware of the bankruptcy exemptions in your state if you are filing. When you file for bankruptcy, your assets may be sold in order to pay off creditors for the amount of debt you owe. Each state has different laws as to the types and amounts of assets that can be excluded from sale, … [Read more...]
Basics of Alimony
Spousal support, or alimony, may be awarded following a divorce. It provides financial support to a spouse who did not earn an income during the marriage or who earned a much lower income. Spousal support may last for a certain time period or, in some cases, may be ordered for life. The decision … [Read more...]
Using Bankruptcy to Delay Foreclosure
Filing for bankruptcy is a serious decision. Although it can discharge some debts and stop harassment from creditors, it stays on a credit report for up to 10 years, damaging filers' credit. However, what happens when a homeowner is behind on mortgage payments and does not want to lose his or her … [Read more...]
Getting Child Custody: Factors that are Considered
Child custody is a very common issue in divorces in which the couple has children together. Custody of the children once favored the mother in many cases, but judges now look to which situation would be in the child’s best interests, although – whether correct or not – some still believe that … [Read more...]
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