What is the downside of filing for bankruptcy?
The one downside to filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy is that you may lose assets to pay off your creditors.
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Is it worse to file bankruptcy or just not pay?
Ignoring debt will have lasting negative impacts that may force you into bankruptcy anyway.
Why hire a Legal Paraprofessional rather than an Attorney?
In January 2022, 10 Arizona Legal Paraprofessionals (“LP”) were licensed by the Supreme Court to represent parties in court in place of an attorney. Since then a few more have been appointed. LPs are comparable to an attorney as a nurse practitioner is to a doctor.
Judge Pro Tempore
This article is designed to explain the role of a Judge Pro Tempore “JPT” and to identify how it differs from a permanent judge. It is an important distinction for accuracy and understanding of private practice and governmental service.
The New Summary Consent Decree
A Summary Consent Decree is a newer process that allows parties that are in full agreement on all of the terms to be able to divorce in an easier process…
Court Approves UArizona BA in Law as an LP Educational Pathway
The following individuals were granted an LP license to practice in the endorsement area of Family Law and Chelsea Woodworth is soon to become the first LP with a dual license having recently passed the Civil Law Endorsement exam.
Contested vs. Uncontested Court Case
A contested legal matter means you and the opposing party in your case do not agree on everything. On the other hand, if the parties agree, then it would be an uncontested matter
Credit counseling, debt settlement, or debt relief programs better for my credit than Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Debt settlement can take years, and your credit usually does not improve much during that time.
What is the Chapter 7 bankruptcy Means Test?
The Means Test is an eligibility criterion for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you do not pass the Means Test, you do not qualify for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.
Is Chapter 7 bankruptcy better for my bank account than credit counseling, debt settlement, or debt relief programs?
Let’s examine how debt settlement programs have generally worked for these credit or debt programs.
If I file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, can I keep my house and car?
In the past, you didn’t need to be overly concerned about losing everything. But whether you can keep your house and vehicle has become more complicated in 2022.
Second Parent Adoptions
There are times when a second parent must adopt to obtain legal rights of their own child.
The Better Divorce Part 2
Do you want a Better Divorce? Part 1 covered what a Better Divorce is and Part 2 explains what the process looks like and possible issues.
The Better Divorce
A better divorce exists. Divorces are often emotion-filled and endless drains of time and money.
Adoption Costs and Factors
A question that is often asked is about the cost of adoption. Adoptions range from no expenses to $100,000s. Seems extreme, right?
How does ICWA affect a DCS (or CPS) case?
ICWA has a number of protections, but they can be summed up with two words: participation and difficulty.
Department of Child Safety Central Registry
The Central Registry is a state-wide database listing who has substantiated reports of abuse or neglect to a child or vulnerable adult. This does not include mere investigations or unsubstantiated allegations.
How can I do my best to adopt my ICWA foster care placement?
In our firm’s experience, Arizona DCS has allowed increased Indian tribal participation in child welfare cases (dependency, severance, termination, adoption). Our firm has observed, in several cases, that Arizona seems to allow even greater tribal participation than federal law would require.
How does ICWA benefit me or my child?
ICWA is designed to benefit an Indian child by protecting the child’s cultural and familial bonds to the child’s Indian tribe. In the culture of many Indian tribes, the tribe is the child’s family.
How does ICWA affect the placement of an Indian child?
ICWA affords opportunities for an Indian child’s family and tribe to participate in any DCS case involving an “Indian child.”
New Legal Profession Starting in Arizona
Lewis Labadie’s participation in the Arizona Legal Paraprofessional program was highlighted in this article by the Arizona Capital Times.
What to Do and Not Do in a Court Case
Here are some tips on what to do and what not to do in court and the common sense that is often discarded when it comes to going to court.
Agreements for Communication – Open Adoption
In most adoptions, the prospective adoptive parent has the option to keep the adoption open. An open adoption allows communication after the adoption.
Adoption Subsidy Program in Arizona
The Adoption Subsidy Program is available to children with special needs.
