Archive for May, 2008

See Ya…adios…sianora…the Painful ‘death-like’ Experience Called ‘divorce’…and How it Can Effect Credit Ratings

Dale Rogers asked:
If one of the primary reasons for a split emanated from excess debt and credit challenges then there may not be a lot of cash floating around to effect a quick settlement. Additional complications may flow from a foreclosure and/or bankruptcies where one party may not want to stay around for the [...]


How to Choose a Good Divorce Lawyer

Len Stauffenger asked:
Choosing a lawyer is like choosing a doctor. You want to find someone who works well with your personality and legal needs. Just because someone is a good lawyer doesn’t mean he or she is the lawyer for you. When you’re looking for a divorce lawyer, keep these tips in mind:
1. Check [...]


Family Legal Decisions: Legal Separation or Divorce?

Tyra Smith asked:
When their marriage is on the rocks, some couples are reluctant to jump directly into a divorce in the hopes that the problems can be resolved. They search for alternatives that will allow them time apart to review their situation and to have time to determine if a divorce is the only [...]


Stopping a Foreclosure During a Divorce Settlement

Shane Barker asked:
If you are trying to settle divorce issues, financial needs will definitely surface especially if you and your ex-spouse want an equal division of conjugal assets. It seems that in this division of assets, your old home will be a bit of a problem. Releasing total equity of your home would require [...]


Joint Bank Accounts and the Problem of Divorce

Peter Kenny asked:
If you are in the unfortunate situation of getting divorced, then you may be wondering how to sort out your joint bank accounts. Whether the divorce is amicable or not, it is important that you both agree on how to split the monetary funds in your joint accounts so that you both [...]