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Can all Types of Debt be Discharged Through Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Most everyone who files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy does so in hopes that their debts will be completely discharged. Discharging a debt means the debtor, or the person who owes money, will no longer be held liable to pay the amount initially owed and the creditor, or the person to whom the money is owed, […]

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When Billionaires Divorce: Hedge Fund Managers Ken Griffin and Anne Dias Griffin Split

After an 11-year marriage, hedge fund billionaires Ken Griffin and Anne Dias Griffin will soon be heading to divorce court according to the New York Times, as Mr. Griffin recently filed for divorce in Illinois. According to Ms. Dias Griffin’s attorney, the move was completely unexpected, stating that Mr. Griffin filed for divorce with no […]

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Sterling Probate Case Comes to an End: Shelly Sterling Wins

The strange, drawn-out probate case determining who has the authority to sell the Los Angeles Clippers has finally come to an end: the probate court judge has sided with Shelly Sterling. The trial stems from a deal that was proposed back in May by Shelly Sterling to sell the Clippers for $2 million to Steve […]

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Top 5 Tips to Make Joint Custody Work for You

Child custody can be a touchy issue, but it’s possible to make it work. Here are the top 5 tips to making the joint custody work as seamlessly as possible. 1. Keep a Balanced Arrangement Make a calendar tracking both parent’s schedules, as well as the child’s schedule, and then create a balanced custody plan […]

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Witnesses Confess to Lying About ‘92 East Nashville Murder Case

In 1994, Cyrus Wilson was put behind bars for murdering a man.  The two men who claimed to be eyewitnesses, however, have now come forward, saying they lied about the case because of pressure from the police. Wilson, who was only 19 at the time, was convicted of shooting Christopher Luckett in the face with […]

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Sherri Shepherd Refuses to Pay Child Support for Unborn Child

Comedienne and TV personality Sherri Shepherd wishes to be completely unassociated with her unborn surrogate baby, TMZ reports, believing that her estranged husband defrauded her into even having the child so that she would have to pay him child support. Shepherd and her husband, Lamar Sally, each separately filed for divorce in May, citing “irreconcilable […]

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Yes, You Should Hire an Attorney

There, I’ve answered the question that’s been bugging you these past few weeks. I mean, sure, you could try doing it on your own: face the court alone, construct your own defense to the best of your knowledge, attempt to decipher the complicated legal rules that your opponent is hurling at you, and create the […]

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When Is It Time to Give In and Declare Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy can be a frightening prospect. Think about it: we’ve been trained by popular board games and depressing news stories to think that declaring bankruptcy means failure, that you’re admitting you lost and you are a poor fool. This mindset, unsurprisingly, causes the cloud of doubt and fear that swarms your mind and settles deep […]

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Tennessee Mother Becomes First to Be Charged Under New Law Against Prenatal Drug Use

The bond for an East Tennessee mother has just been set at $2,000 after being charged with assault when she and her newborn baby both tested positive for meth. Mallory Loyola, age 26 of Madisonville, gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday, July 6, but was then arrested two days later and charged with […]

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Free At Last: After 12 Years of Jail Time, Man is Finally Exonerated of a Sexual Assault He Didn’t Commit

After spending nearly 12 years of his life in jail, and even more past that living under the shadow of the conviction, Randall Mills is finally exonerated of all charges of sexual assault on a young girl. On March 15, 1999, a 12-year old girl had gone missing. She was found locked outside of her […]

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