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Is mediation a good solution for my divorce?

March 3rd, 2019

Posted By

Edward P. Jurkiewicz

Contributor: Edward P. Jurkiewicz

Is mediation a good solution for my divorce? If you are considering mediation it’s important to think about that at the outset. Technically speaking, anything can be mediated, even a nuclear standoff. Compared to the adversarial process, mediat… Read More

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Tags: divorce mediation, mediation

The Marital Deduction and Chapter 7

February 18th, 2019

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Edward P. Jurkiewicz

The marital deduction can be a game-changer, so the opportunity to use it should not be overlooked. Read More

Categories: Bankruptcy

Tags: determining chapter 7 bankruptcy eligibility, marital adjustment, marital deduction, non-filing spouse

Chapter 7 eligibility (part II); the Means Test

February 12th, 2019

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Edward P. Jurkiewicz

If you are "over-median", then hope for qualifying for chapter 7 bankruptcy relief is not lost (far from it!), but you must complete and pass the dreaded "means test" calculation (form 122A-2). Read More

Categories: Bankruptcy

Tags: current monthly income, determining chapter 7 bankruptcy eligibility, means test