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Divorce And Family Law Case Update Cost of Living IncreaseEvidence presented to the trial court indicated that the cost of supporting a child had substantially increased and that defendant's income had substantially increased so as to enable him to pay this additional amount; in light of this evidence it was error for the trial court not to order the defendant to pay modified amount plaintiff sought for child support.Death of...... Similar Editorial : by . | Source : Alimony In Alabama
New York Divorce Lawyers Recent Decisions Where father testified that his wife agreed to the reduction in child support on the condition that he help his son find a place to live and that he support him financially, where father testified further that he paid his son more than $4,000 over a two year period for housing, food and clothing, and where according to father, mother did not at any time during the almost five year period between...... Similar Editorial : by Christopher Pearsall. | Source : Alimony In Alabama
Divorce Law Summaries New York The following items have been handed down by the marital and family law judges. The details of the cases have been summarized for easier statements of the rulings:Res JudicataThe original decree awarding child support payments are res judicata so long as there is no change in the circumstances underlying the decree.RetroactivityA circuit court is not statutorily barred from imposing a retroactive...... Similar Editorial : by Ron Tower. | Source : Alimony In Alabama
New York Divorce Lawyer Summaries The above principals cannot be applied in a rigid or mechanical fashion but require the trial court to exercise discretion. In re Tatham. The standards applicable to determining jurisdiction cannot be applied in a mechanical fashion, but require the exercise of discretion by the trial court. In re Kehres.Factors ConsideredThe child's home state, the location of necessary evidence of the child's...... Similar Editorial : by Ron Tower. | Source : Alimony In Alabama
New York Divorce & Family Law The award of attorney fees and the amount to be paid by the parties is within the discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed absent a clear showing of an abuse of discretion. An award of attorney fees in an Illinois divorce proceeding is ordinarily in the nature of support. Attorney fees may be awarded to a litigant only when they are expressly authorized by statute or by agreement of...... Similar Editorial : by Brian Smith. | Source : Alimony In Alabama
Divorce Law New York (Attorneys Fees) It is clear that the trial court has general power to award attorney fees pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and also pursuant to the plenary equitable powers of the trial court; however, regardless of the source, the power must be exercised while the trial court retains general jurisdiction over the cause. Where the court had evidence before it of the financial resources of both parties...... Similar Editorial : by Brian Smith. | Source : Alimony In Alabama
Temporary Orders For Support In Divorce Cases A petition for dissolution has been filed with the clerk of the circuit court. A summons has issued against the spouse and it has in fact, been properly served. From that point, the respondent has thirty days to file an appearance in the case; otherwise, a default can be entered. Additionally, the respondent needs to file an answer to the petition on file. The respondent may also wish to file...... Similar Editorial : by . | Source : Alimony In Alabama
What Happens To Property In A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case? Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a fresh start bankruptcy. A person lists all of his debts in a bankruptcy petition which is filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Clerk. A typical Chapter 7 debtor receives a fresh start in that many of the debts in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case are eliminated. There are exceptions to this general scenario which I will explain in greater detail later. Chapter 7 is basically for...... Similar Editorial : by Jared Myers. | Source : Kansas Bankruptcy Court
Greatest Bankruptcy Weapon: The Automatic Stay The Debtor's Greatest Weapon, The Automatic StayImmediately when your bankruptcy case is filed, an automatic stay is created. An automatic stay is the equivalent of a restraining order that prevents creditors from taking certain collection actions against you. These collection actions include: Telephoning you at home, at work or on your cell phone; Filing lawsuits against you or continuing with...... Similar Editorial : by John Harris. | Source : Kansas Bankruptcy Court
Bankruptcy Reform Can Assist Homeowners From Foreclosure Chapter 13 bankruptcy reform is what is truly needed to stem the time of the current foreclosure crisis. Even if the code were modified for a short period of time, it would give homeowners the opportunity to restructure loans that are subject to or already in foreclosure. As the law currently stands, a homeowner in Chapter 13 cannot alter the contractual terms of their loan. A homeowner can...... Similar Editorial : by Melanie Jordan. | Source : Kansas Bankruptcy Court
Auto Repossessions And Bankruptcy What happens to an auto that is repossessed before, during or after a bankruptcy case? The answer will depend upon which type of bankruptcy or which chapter rather, that the debtor has filed. It also depends upon whether or not the debtor wants to recover the vehicle or simply let the vehicle go. The basic rule is as follows; the debtor remains the beneficial owner of the vehicle until such...... Similar Editorial : by MARK WARNE. | Source : Kansas Bankruptcy Court
A Bankruptcy Attorneys Perspective One of the most rewarding things about being a bankruptcy attorney is the ability to help people. I am really not interested in how people got into debt. That fact really doesn't matter to me. Whether it was from an illness, injury, job loss, divorce, overspending, or simply bad financial decisions, the situation remains the same. It may become important going forward in the future to that...... Similar Editorial : by Max Bellamy. | Source : Kansas Bankruptcy Court
The Role Of The Bankruptcy Trustee The bankruptcy trustee is the designated representative of the bankruptcy estate who exercises statutory powers, principally for the benefit of the unsecured creditors, under the general supervision of the court and the direct supervision of the U.S. trustee or bankruptcy administrator.The trustee is a private individual or corporation appointed in all chapter 7, chapter 12, and chapter 13 cases...... Similar Editorial : by shijina. | Source : Kansas Bankruptcy Court
Should I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? When is the right time to file personal bankruptcy? This is a personal question that must be answered on a case by case basis. My general thought is that if a person can bail himself out of debt within a period of six months, he should not file a bankruptcy. The hit on his credit rating will not be worth the fresh start. On the other hand, if the person cannot bail out within six months and...... Similar Editorial : by Jared Myers. | Source : Tn Bankruptcy Court
Anatomy Of A Proof Of Claim In Bankruptcy The proof of claim is the document indicating what a particular creditor is claiming that it is owed by a debtor. It is the starting point for receiving a share of any funds distributed by the bankruptcy trustee. The same proof of claim for applies to both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. In the case of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, creditors will only be advised to file proof of...... Similar Editorial : by Frederick Graves, Esq.. | Source : Tn Bankruptcy Court
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