https://articleseen.com/rss/rssauthor.aspx?auth=christy thompsonArticleSeen.com - Submit your quality article for maximum exposureCopyright 2009 ArticleSeenhttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-bankruptcy-tips-do-i-pay-my-credit-cards-or-file-bankruptcy_54238.aspxI get that question more often in January than any other time of year. And in large part because we’ve just gone through a big holiday, a holiday that typically a lot of Americans spend quite a bit on. And, unfortunately, you may not have realized or been aware of how much you have really spent. And then comes January, that month where you want to make all your resolutions and get back on your financial feet. And here are all these bills that are coming in.Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:11:22 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-bankruptcy-tips-can-i-keep-my-tax-refund-and-still-file-bankruptcy_54237.aspxA lot of people don’t know this. But the bankruptcy court and the U.S. trustee who acts as a referee in your bankruptcy is actually paid by tax refunds. And where do they get those tax refunds? They get them from people who file. So if you anticipate getting a tax refund, you may want to wait and obtain your tax refund and spend it on things you need. Maybe you need to make a car payment. So go ahead and make that car payment. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:10:46 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-bankruptcy-tips-do-i-have-to-file-with-my-spouse_54236.aspxHere in Arizona, we’re a community property state. Unlike a lot of other states is that, when husband and wife are married, their incomes become joint. Also, we’re entitled to half of each other’s debt. So when I get married and I open that credit card up and I start charging on it, even though he’s not using any of the things that I’m buying on the credit card or maybe they’re not even for our house or anything that we share together, he still owns half that debt.Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:10:16 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-bankruptcy-tips-can-i-keep-my-credit-card-in-bankruptcy_54235.aspxYou know, when you’re filing bankruptcy, you have an obligation that’s enforced by the bankruptcy court to list every single creditor. Now, if you have a balance on that credit card, that balance will be discharged. However, the credit card will also go away. And for a lot of people, that’s a scary place to be. They don’t really want to let go of, say, that one trusty credit card that they use for those unexpected gas trips and emergency this or that. And that really worries them.Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:09:58 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-can-a-parent-refuse-to-allow-visitation-if-child-support-is-not-paid_47366.aspxYou know, I understand that question because so many people say, “You know, it’s so unfair. He or she isn’t paying child support, yet they still visit. Here I am bearing the burden of making all the payments to insure that...Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:48:36 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-do-children-get-to-decide-who-they’re-going-to-live-with_47365.aspxThat’s such a good question. You know, there are two answers to that, really.First of all, a child under the age of 14 does not make...Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:48:31 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-if-a-parent-has-custody-will-they-receive-child-support-payments_47364.aspxYes, as we talked before, there can be sole custody. And when you are the custodial parent and there is a non-custodial parent, that non-custodial parent enjoys...Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:48:23 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-what-is-joint-custody-and-what-is-sole-custody_47363.aspxWhen you’re talking about joint custody and sole custody you’re talking about the custodial rights of parents about their children. Many times, when a husband and wife are divorcing, they’re giving some consideration as to...Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:48:14 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_should-you-let-a-house-go-into-foreclosure-when-in-bankruptcy_45873.aspxShould you let a house go into foreclosure when in bankruptcy? Click here to discover what you need to know.Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:53:33 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_what-is-a-strategic-foreclosure_45872.aspxWhat is a strategic foreclosure? It may actually save you and here is why.Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:49:39 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_is-it-moral-to-allow-your-house-to-be-foreclosured-on-during-bankruptcy_45871.aspxIs it moral to allow your house to be foreclosured on during bankruptcy? The answer may surprise you.Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:48:24 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_do-you-really-need-an-attorney-during-foreclosure_45870.aspxDo you really need an attorney during foreclosure? This may really surprise you.Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:47:41 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-getting-a-divorce-team-together_43870.aspxWhen dealing with a divorce you need a team behind you, do you know why? In this article we tell you why.Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:11:01 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-moving-out-and-dealing-with-affairs-in-divorce_43868.aspxWhen going through a divorce moving out always comes up and at times you may also be dealing with an affair. Do you know why you need all the information before you or your spouse moves out? In this article we tell you why. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:54:35 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-dividing-everything-fairly-in-divorce_43865.aspxIs it possible to divide everything during a divorce fairly. Here is what we suggest that you do so you can get what you want. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:20:10 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_how-do-i-know-if-i-qualify-for-a-chapter-13_43707.aspxWell, the first thing you’re going to ask yourself is are there things that you want to hold onto? Meaning, are you considering keeping your house? Are you behind on your car? And the biggest issue is going to be, how much money do you make? And so if you have a... Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:47:08 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_can-a-chapter-13-help-my-credit-report_43706.aspxPeople worry about credit and bankruptcy all the time, and I have so many clients who feel that they’re just going to be devastated forever by a bankruptcy. In Chapter 13, unlike Chapter 7, you’re... Thu, 02 Dec 2010 11:30:30 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_why-would-i-want-to-file-a-chapter-13-how-can-it-help-me_43703.aspxYou know, there’s so much talk about that. And Chapter 13 has really gotten a bad name. So many people want to file a Chapter 7, but a lot of people don’t qualify. The limitations on Chapter 7 are very severe. So, say for example...Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:27:46 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-consider-income-when-filing-for-divorce_39769.aspxYour earnings will affect your divorce in the state of Arizona. Be realistic about how much you’re really earning. The reason I point that out is Arizona is very pro-spousal maintenance and will award a spouse, spousal maintenance, which a lot of people refer to as alimony, if it’s necessary. When it becomes necessary, it’s because one spouse is unable to...Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:59:49 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-divorce-and-debt_39768.aspxDebt is a major issue when it comes to divorce. When you have decided to go through with a divorce you want to get to know and manage your family debt. Because in Arizona, we’re a community property state. What that means is my spouse can go out and purchase anything he chooses to. I may or may not know about it. But at the time of the divorce, I’m going to be responsible for a fair amount of...Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:58:46 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-important-divorce-basics-to-consider_39767.aspxIn previous articles we really focused on income as an issue and debt as an issue. A great way to put all that together is to get your credit history. Take a look at what kind of debt. For some people they haven’t established a credit history. You really need to go out there and get credit. Start applying for cards. Open up your own checking account. Open up your own savings account. If you have a poor credit history, try to...Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:57:49 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_chandler-divorce-lawyer-divorce-what-do-you-do-first_39765.aspxThat is such a good question. Planning is key to your divorce. Almost 100% of my clients who come in tell me that they don’t want to fight about divorce. Typically fights in divorces really revolve around the fact that both parties may not be educated about what they have together. My suggestion and what I always...Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:57:04 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_the-truth-about-bankruptcy-3-common-myths_38050.aspxBankruptcy questions answered. First, is it true that bankruptcy is dishonest? Next, is it true that I’ll lose all of my property in a bankruptcy? And finally, is it true that I cannot own anything after bankruptcy?Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:44:57 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_bankruptcy-can-taxes-be-eliminated-do-i-have-to-be-broke-to-file-bankruptcy_38049.aspxBankruptcy myths explained. Is it true that taxes cannot be eliminated in bankruptcy? Must I be broke to file bankruptcy?Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:44:31 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_bankruptcy-can-you-re-establish-credit-and-get-rid-of-all-debt_38048.aspxBankruptcy questions answered. Bankruptcy, can you re-establish credit and get rid of all debt.Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:44:08 GMT