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Legal Separation

When you are considering a Divorce, one of the decisions that you will be required to make is whether you petition for Legal Separation or Dissolution of Marriage.

The suitability of Qualified Personal Residence Trusts

A qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) is an irrevocable grantor trust where the Trustor (or Grantor) gifts a personal residence to the trust, reserving the right to use the personal residence for a term of years.

Can I sell my house to my child so that I can stop a foreclosure and continue to live there?

Can I sell my house to my child so that I can stop a foreclosure and continue to live there?

How can I discharge the divorce court order that I pay my ex-spouse’s attorney fees?

Using that chapter, a debtor may discharge debts which are not domestic support obligations (DSOs). Domestic support obligations, generally speaking, are debts which are in the nature of alimony, maintenance, or support.

Can a homeowner testify as to the value of the home?

We often need to put on evidence about the value of assets. We try to use experts, such as appraisers, auctioneers, or brokers. But sometimes we just do not have an expert.

I Need a Credit Card For Work: Should I Keep Using It?

Should I keep paying on my credit card accounts? I need a credit card for work.

My Land Contract was Foreclosed: Can I Save My Property?

My land contract was foreclosed and the redemption period has ended. Can I still save my property?

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A STUDENT LOAN DEFENSE TRIAL ATTORNEY

This article describes the process and outcome of a recently tried case.

Birmingham Bankruptcy Courthouse Reopened

The Birmingham Bankruptcy Courthouse, officially known as the Northern District of Alabama-Southern Division, recently reopened after several years of renovations.

Your Bankruptcy Hearing: What to Expect

For many people, one of the most frightening aspects of bankruptcy is going to court. What’s going to happen? Who will be there? Will I be asked embarrassing questions? Here are 10 things you need to know about your bankruptcy court date:

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