Law Office of Yalonda Houston

Did you know that filing for bankruptcy with a large balance in your checking account can actually make things difficult? The best thing to do if you have a large checking account balance is to spend the money on mortgage payments or other regular bills so the account is close to zero when you file.

Has your ex blindsided you with a request to change the child custody arrangement? Don't fight this battle alone. A family law attorney will look after your, and your child's, best interests.

In the United States, tax laws handle alimony versus child support quite differently. While taxes are levied on the recipient of alimony (and can be written off by the payer), there are no taxes on child support received from a former spouse.

Before entering into a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, filers must meet the requirements of the Chapter 7 Means Test. This is necessary to make sure that only those that are genuinely qualified for Chapter 7 are allowed to use it, and to keep those in better financial health from exploiting it.

Are you worried the other parent may kidnap your child? The U.S. Department of State has a list of precautions that you should take if you’re worried about this. You can also talk to us about your concerns.

The divorce rate is above 50 percent in the United States; however, the highest divorce rates are in Belgium75 percentand Chile boasts the lowest divorce rates. Despite rising divorce rates, most people who divorce will be married again within three years following the divorce.

Generally speaking, the schedules for visitation and joint custody follow the same pattern. However, unless the parents reached an agreement, it is the judge who will decide what the schedule will look like.

One of the myths regarding divorces is that a person divorced once is less likely to have a second divorce. However, a study published in "Psychology Today" concluded that 60 percent of all remarriages are not successful.

Did you know that bankruptcy did not exist in ancient Greece? Rather, if a man owed money to another and could not pay, he and his wife and children were forced into bonded labor. Bonded labor was the pledge of a person for the services required to pay off a debt or loan.

If you think your grandchild is living in an unsafe environment, you may be able to sue for custody if certain conditions exist. The best approach is to discuss your concerns with an attorney experienced in this field of law.

It is not easy to go through a divorce, and the last thing you need is extra stress. Why not hire the best attorney to help you through the process and take the stress of the legal aspects of the case off of your shoulders?

Harassment by creditors can disrupt your life, create problems, and make your life miserable. One of the advantages to filing for bankruptcy is that it puts an end to these calls and creditors are prohibited from contacting you.

Can the court split your children between two different households? The courts tend to avoid splitting siblings unless there is sufficient evidence that the split is in their best interests.