By Tanya Helfand | Published March 6, 2018 | Posted in Bankruptcy, Credit Cards, Debt, Divorce | Tagged Tags: bankruptcy, Debt, Divorce, family law, Marriage |
When one spouse has debt and the other spouse doesn’t want to file for bankruptcy
At Helfand & Associates, in addition to family law, we have been handling individual and small business bankruptcy cases for over 15 years. If a couple is married, they can file together and the cost is just modestly more than an individual bankruptcy although it includes the debts of both parties. Frequently, a couple even Read More
Read MoreWhat Happens to Gifts or Loans if the Couple Does Not Get Married?
Traditionally, when a man proposes marriage, he gives his fiancé an engagement ring. This ring is a gift in contemplation of marriage. It is not the same as other jewelry which are gifts that may be given in a dating relationship but does not carry with it the commitment to marry. If the couple breaks Read More
Read MoreDetermining Costs and Paying Bills During Separation and Divorce
A divorce is very emotional, but you will need to focus on how the bills will be paid. The costs of a marital lifestyle can be much different than the reasonable needs of the parties and family after a divorce and creation of two households. The adjustments that have to be made can be handled Read More
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