Bankruptcy and Divorce

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Generally, you cannot get rid of your child support or alimony payments in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  These amounts even include property settlements from a divorce.  However, some of these may be eliminated in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

If you are thinking of filing bankruptcy, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Business Bankruptcy Filings Increase

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In comparing October 2016 to October 2015, business bankruptcy filings has increased 21% nationwide according to Epic Systems, Inc.  In October 2016, 401 business bankruptcy filings occurred.

If you are interested in learning more about bankruptcy, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Two Years to Sue a Doctor

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In Missouri, you have two (2) years from when you learned of your injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a physician or other medical professional.  If you have been injured, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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The IRS Indicts an IRS Agent

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Former IRS employee Carla Mitchell, a 48 year old woman from Kansas City, Kansas, was indicted by a federal grand jury for filing false tax returns.  Carla is charged with filing false tax returns for herself and 13 of her friends, for multiple years, claiming fraudulent income tax refunds in the amount of $118,000.

If you need tax help, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit or website at www.hoorfarlaw.com.

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Wet Seal Files for Bankruptcy

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Wet Seal, LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection lately, adding to the long list of retailers that have recently filed for bankruptcy.  If you are interested in filing for bankruptcy, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Stop Stealing Cows

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A Missouri man was convicted of a Class A Misdemeanor for stealing livestock.  If you have been charged with a crime, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Bankruptcy Filings are at Lowest Level Since 2006

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In 2016, approximately 45,000 less bankruptcy cases nationwide were filed than the year 2015.  The bankruptcy filings for 2016 are the lowest they have been since 2006.

If you are interested in filing for bankruptcy or would like to speak to someone about debt relief, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.hoorfarlaw.com.

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Custody Actions must be in the Home State

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In order for a person to initiate a custody battle, the person must file in the child’s home state.  Determination of the home state depends on the place where the child lives or has lived for a majority of the child’s time.

If you are needing assistance fighting a divorce or custody battle, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.hoorfarlaw.com.

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Internet Pimping

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Carl Ferrer, the CEO of backpage.com, is being charged with operating the website as an online brothel that facilitates sex trafficking.  California authorities are charging Mr. Ferrer with conspiracy to commit pimping and pimping a minor.

If you have been charged with a crime, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Stealing Nothing is Still Stealing

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Missouri courts have held that the crime of stealing involves taking property that is not yours.  It does not matter if the property is valuable or has no value.

If you have been charged with a crime and need assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or visit our website at www.hoorfarlaw.com.

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