Divorce and Bankruptcy

Unfortunately, especially with the way that the real estate market is at this time, bankruptcy and divorce go hand in hand. Many people wonder what type of debts get canceled out in a bankruptcy and which liabilities they will continue to be responsible for. The main thing to remember is that child support and alimony payments, including any arrears are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. If you are trying to get out of having to pay arrears on either of those things, bankruptcy is not the way to go.

For a more thorough article on bankruptcy and divorce, see the following:

http://www.divorceinfo.com/bkrcybankruptcy.htm

The Power Of The Internet

The Internet, with the help of Google, has cornered the information market. Most people when they are looking for information, including information about potentially filing for divorce, they go to the Internet. It seems that a law firm in the United Kingdom is about to launch a website that will be the #1 place for people to go to find information about divorce and other family legal matters in their country. There is no question that a good informative website helps lawyers retain clients. However, its important to remember that websites are designed to provide general information and that if you are seeking more specific advice about your particular issues, you should speak with the attorney directly.

The Value Vote

As the Presidential primary season just around the corner, many of the candidates may be worried whether their personal pasts will come back to haunt them. There are many people who state that there is still a "value vote" in America meaning people will choose not to vote for someone because they had an affair, divorce, or even an illegitimate child. We often choose candidates based on their ability to be a good leader, but also because that candidate holds values which we consider to be important. The following article discusses whether there really is a "value vote" here in Florida.

http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/TonyBlankley/2007/11/28/how_will_values_voters_vote

Celebrity Divorce, You Heard It Here First

One of the things that all of us "regular" people don't need to deal with is having our personal news splashed all over the Internet or page 6 of the paper. Often times a celebrity may hear news regarding their family, finances or worse, their divorces from the media. Hulk Hogan seems to be the latest victim of the relentless press. When asked by a reporter from a local newspaper to comment on his divorce, The Hulk was dumbfounded as he wasn't aware that his wife had filed. I'm sure that many of us are thankful that media is uninterested in the details of our personal lives.

To see the latest story about the Hogan's divorce, see: http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/279763

Another Reality TV Marriage On The Rocks

There seems to be a reality television curse when it comes to marriage and relationships. There are very few "television" romances that are still remaining strong and those celebrities who choose to put their lives on television often times find themselves headed to divorce court. Hulk Hogan and his wife are the latest casualties. While I'm sure that placing your life in front of cameras is not the sole reason for why these marriages fail, I'm sure that it doesn't help and may magnify problems rather than solve them. Sometimes, its best to keep your personal life as private as possible.

Family Traumas and Stress On a Marriage

Marriage, under the best of circumstances, can be very difficult. Sometimes when a couple is faced with a family trauma, the stress of that trauma can lead to divorce. This often comes into play when a couple is faced with a child who suffers a brain or physical injury that requires that child to be cared for. The following is a story about a young man who suffered severe injuries, but has parents who have stuck by him and helped him get the support and medical care that he needs.

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2007/11/20/braininjuries_1120.html

Interesting Divorce War Stories

The headlines are sparse right now with new and interesting divorce stories. I hope that everyone has gotten their issue straightened out in order to enjoy their Thanksgiving holiday with their families. No matter how difficult your divorce is right now, you can perhaps take a little bit of refuge in the fact that there are some people who are going through a difficult time as well ans may be in a worse place than you. The following story is interesting and is proof that sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction.

http://www.sptimes.com/2007/11/18/Hillsborough/1_man__4_women__many_.shtml