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Six Different Ways to Collect Child Support
Submitted By: Jeff Butler On: May 6th 2010
Category: collecting child support, Enforcing Child Support
Both parents need to support their children, and most states have a set statutory formula set to set the child support obligations. A family law attorney can show a prospective client the state-specific formula. Most state statutes...
US Treasury Trying to Make it More Difficult for Banks to Foreclose under HAMP
Submitted By: Jeff Butler On: May 6th 2010
Category: delaying foreclosure, HAMP, Foreclosure Defense
At best, the servicers have been lousy at working with home owners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments. The federal government has offered millions of dollars to servicers who...
Wills are an Important Part of Estate Planning
Submitted By: Jeff Butler On: Apr 21st 2010
Category: types of wills, Wills
One of the most loving acts you can do for your family is planning for the smooth transition of your estate. Families are often caught off guard during an emotional time. They are not...
Loan Modification Under HAMP During Bankruptcy
Submitted By: Jeff Butler On: Apr 8th 2010
Category: HAMP, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy
If you're thinking about filing for bankruptcy and believe that doing so means you can't qualify for a Home Affordable Modification Program, or HAMP, loan modification, think again.
Consumer Protection for Loan Modifications Under Making Home Affordable (HAMP)
Submitted By: Jeff Butler On: Apr 8th 2010
Category: HAMP, Loan Modification
On March 24, 2010, a Supplemental Directive was issued under HAMP. The legislation, which takes effect on June 1, 2010, puts more pressure on mortgage servicers and banks to participate more...
Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Utah
Submitted By: Jeff Butler On: Apr 8th 2010
Category: utah bankruptcy law, Chapter 7, Utah
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often called a "liquidation" since the bankruptcy court usually discharges most unsecured consumer debts which often include credit card balances and medical bills. Some...
New Licensing Rules for Loan Modifications in Utah
Submitted By: Jeff Butler On: Apr 1st 2010
Category: loan modification, Loan Modification, Utah
Utah's legislators have recently passed new legislation to include "Foreclosure Rescue and Loan Modification" amendments. This legislation, in part, is due to the challenges faced by...
Brief Summary on Utah Divorce Procedures
Submitted By: Jeff Butler On: Mar 16th 2010
Category: Utah divorce laws, Divorce State Laws, Utah
When a Utah couple divorce, they end their marriage and their legal relationship, with the exception of their obligations delineated with their divorce decree. Typical items delineated found in the...
Loan Modifications Still Needed in Utah
Submitted By: Jeff Butler On: Mar 16th 2010
Category: loan modification, Loan Modification, Utah
The financial crisis that began in 2008 particularly impacted mortgage brokers. Lenders, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, are looking for ways to avoid foreclosures. In 2009, almost 3 million...