Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy and divorce are very common yet unfortunate events especially during this recession. Although common, very specific and important implications occur when bankruptcy and divorce occur at the same time.
Bankruptcy
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Divorce Leads to Loss of Health Insurance
Health care and health insurance are very hot issues from many different perspectives. Two of the biggest concerns for most people are the cost of insurance and the ability to
’Tis the Tax and Support Modification Season
Tax season is over, so it is now time for all child and spousal support orders to be reviewed. In every case in which a Judgment has been entered and
The Determination of Spousal Support is a Relative Matter
The McCourt divorce was in the news this week, this time concerning the issue of spousal support. The monthly spousal support sought by Jamie McCourt is nearly $1,000,000 per month.
Debt Relief for Families
With the current economic crisis, foreclosures have become commonplace. That is why, in 2007, the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act was enacted. This Act generally allows homeowners who have up
Budget Cuts and Court Closures = Mediation
California is facing a financial crisis, which is resulting in court closures around the state and massive layoffs of court employees. Although Family Law courts are likely the busiest courtrooms,
Marlo Van Oorschot’s Radio Interview on Parental Alienation
Parental Alienation, also known as targeting parenting, is often a significant issue in a parenting dispute. The parent who is being alienated, or targeted, must take swift legal action to
Domestic Violence is Broadly Defined in California
Domestic Violence is broadly defined by Family Code section 6320 and a family law court can restrain and enjoin a person from “molesting, attacking, striking, stalking, threatening, sexually assaulting, battering,
Validity of Foreign Same Sex Marriages in California
On January 1, 2010, a new California statute became law. Family Code section 308 has been amended to state that California will recognize same sex marriages lawfully entered into outside
Where are Same Sex Marriages Legal?
United States: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont and District of Columbia. Other Countries: Belgium, Spain, Canada, South Africa, Sweden, Mexico City, DF (effective 4/10) and Portugal (date to be