Handling Bankrutpcy and Family Law Cases With Dignity

William Green is an accomplished attorney at Green & Kapsos, Divorce in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this series of articles, he discusses the intersection between divorce, family law, and bankruptcy cases.

How Does Bankruptcy Impact Child Support Payments?

If a person files for bankruptcy, he should not just assume that child support payments can stop. People who are financially troubled need to seek relief from a judge before they can stop making monthly child support payments.

The Financial Aspects of Family Law

Most people do not realize how closely related financial law and family law really are, but the statistics stand for themselves. A huge percentage of people who file for bankruptcy are recently divorced, and the financial troubles of an ex-spouse can still damage a person's life long after a divorce has been finalized.

Is Mediation Or Litigation Preferable In Divorce Cases?

For both cost reasons and emotional reasons, it is usually not advised that couples go through mediation unless it is absolutely necessary. If couples can agree on the division of assets beforehand, they can save on the cost of hiring a mediator and going through the mediation process.

Can Filing For Chapter 13 Freeze My Tax Penalties?

Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a smart move for people who are having tax trouble, since certain types of penalties and past debts will be erased when a bankruptcy is completed successfully. However, this does not mean that all of a person's tax debt will be wiped out.

Child Custody Right and Rules

Child custody agreements are very serious, and they cannot be changed without legal intervention. Seeking sole custody is a serious matter and one that should be discussed with an attorney.