Law Chat with John & Amy

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What is Alimony? John and Amy discuss  the key factors courts consider when determining alimony, including how the amount and duration of payments are calculated. We also discuss how major life changes—such as retirement—can affect existi...

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What Should I Expect at Bankruptcy Court? John and Amy discuss what the Massachusetts Bankruptcy Courthouses are like and why you will likely never enter one.

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What is the Emotional Impact of a Divorce? John and Amy discuss the impact a divorce has emotionally, including the need to address that impact.  That could be through leaning on your support system, speaking to a therapist, or hitting th...

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is How Common is Filing for Bankruptcy? John and Amy discuss how many bankruptcies are filed each year nationally and in Massachusetts, as well as recent trends and the demographics of the average person filing bankruptcy.

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What is a Parenting App? John and Amy discuss parenting apps, the most popular ones, some key features, and why they can help in many cases.

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is Do I have to list all my credit cards in my bankruptcy? John and Amy discuss the importance of notifying all creditors and the consequences for not doing so.

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is How are Pets Dealt with in a Divorce?   When couples divorce, pets are often caught in the middle. In our latest episode, we explore how the law treats pets—property vs. family—and what separating couples should know. 

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is Can I Hire an Expert While in a Bankruptcy? John and Amy  explores the rules and procedures for hiring professionals—such as attorneys, appraisers, and real estate brokers—while in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. They explain when court approval...

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is How to Deal with Psycho-Therapist Privilege in a Custody Matter?  John and Amy break down the complex issue of psycho-therapist privilege in custody matters, discussing when this privilege applies, who holds it, and under what circumstanc...

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is Can I Modify My Parenting Plan? John and Amy break down when and how parenting plans can—and should —change. 

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is How to Manage Finances After a Bankruptcy? John and Amy discuss how long different types of bankruptcy will appear on your credit report, how to improve your credit score, and what to do with your extra money once your Chapter 13 Plan pay...

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is How Do You Divide Personal Items in a Divorce? John and Amy discuss whether it’s the couch, the coffee maker, or your collection of vintage vinyl, how courts (and couples) figure out who gets what—and how to navigate it with less stress a...

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is How Does Bankruptcy Impact Retirement Accounts? John and Amy discuss the treatment of retirement accounts in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies, along with post-petition contributions and retirement loans.

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What is Emancipation? John and Amy discuss emancipation as it relates to child in regarding to child support, including conditions for emancipation in Massachusetts and the complications that may arise.

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What Are Some Common Bankruptcy Myths? John and Amy break down the most common myths surrounding bankruptcy, including making too much income to file, needing to have no assets, the stigma of filing, and not being able to obtain credit af...

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What Should I Know About Child Support? John and Amy discuss child support basics, including how to calculate it and what can impact that calculation.

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What Documents do I Need to File Bankruptcy?  John and Amy  break down the essential paperwork you will need to gather, helping you feel prepared and confident during the process. 

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is Who has Parenting Time on Holidays?  John and Amy discuss the importance of having a holiday schedule as part of your parenting plan, what happens if you do not, and potential holiday schedules.

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What if I am Unhappy with my Current Divorce Attorney? John and Amy discuss what to do if you are unhappy with your divorce attorney and the pros and cons of switching counsel.

 Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What Should I do if the Chapter 13 Trustee files a Motion to Dismiss my Bankruptcy Case? John and Amy discuss the reasons a Motion to Dismiss may be filed including Plan arrears and how to respond. 

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What is a Divorce Trial Like? John and Amy discuss how a divorce trial differs from what you see on TV, the preparation involved, and what you could expect from a trial.

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What is a Bankruptcy Proof of Claim? John and Amy discuss the form creditor are required to file in an asset bankruptcy case and impact on a Chapter 13 Plan. 

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is How can a Complaint for Divorce be Misleading? John and Amy discuss how the limited boxes on a Complaint form can lead to confusion. 

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is Why is January Called "Divorce Month"? John and Amy discuss the idea that more divorces are filed in January than any other month of the year.

Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. This week's question is What Should I Expect at a Divorce Motion Hearing? John and Amy discuss attending a hearing in Probate Court on a Divorce, what to expect from the day, possibly attending probation, and being in front of the judge.