Law Chat with John & Amy: Recent Episodes
John Ullian, Esq. and Amy Puliafico, Esq.
Law Chat with John and Amy is a podcast regarding Bankruptcy and Family Law (Divorce and Custody) designed to answer your questions. Attorneys John Ullian and Amy Puliafico work at The Law Firm of Ullian & Associates, P.C. in Braintree, MA and focus their practice on family law and bankruptcy. This podcast revolves around FAQs and provide information to any one considering divorce or bankruptcy. Each episode focuses on one question.
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 Chapter 13 Plan? John and Amy discuss a Chapter 13 Plan in more details including items such as addressing your mortgage, need to amend Plans based on claims filed, sale plans, non-standard provisions, length of Plans, Plan payments, and the impact of nonexempt property and the median income have on payments to unsecured creditors.
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 existing alimony obligations. Finally, we explore alternative approaches that may help individuals negotiate or structure agreements.
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 the gym. They also discuss ways to help support your child emotionally during this 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 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 is required and how fees are handled.
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 circumstances it may be waived or overcome. John explains the role of a Guardian Ad Litem in navigating these sensitive and often high-stakes decisions in Probate Court.
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 payments are done.
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 and more clarity.
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 after filing.
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.
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 remove a lien from my house with bankruptcy? John and Amy discuss how a bankruptcy the different methods that a lien can be removed from real estate in a 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 Divorce Conciliation? John and Amy discuss the process of divorce conciliation and the benefits.
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 Bankruptcy Prevent Car Repossession? John and Amy discuss how a bankruptcy can stop a repossession, address any deficiency, and to address car payment arrears.
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 Should I have a Prenuptial Agreement? John and Amy discuss what a Prenuptial Agreement, requirements for it, what can and cannot be included in it, and who may benefit from 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 a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan? John and Amy discuss what goes into a Chapter 13 bankruptcy Plan, the different types of claims, how the Plan payment is determined, and why an amendment may be required.
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 much does a divorce cost? John and Amy discuss the required factors that contribute to the cost of a divorce and how to speak to your attorney about cost.
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 fall behind on my bankruptcy Plan payments? John and Amy discuss Chapter 13 bankruptcy Plan payments, what to do when you fall behind, and what happens if the Trustee files a Motion to Dismiss for failure to make payments.
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 things have changed since I was divorced? John and Amy discuss survival versus merger of divorce provisions, the standard of review for a Complaint for Modification, and typical situations when a modification may be needed.
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 Are Gambling Debts Dischargable in a Bankruptcy? John and Amy discuss when gambling debts are dischargable and when they may not be.
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 from my Divorce Pre-Trial Hearing? John and Amy discuss the required four-way meeting before the hearing, the Pre-Trial Memorandum, and what to expect at a Pre-Trial hearing.
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 Bankruptcy and Non-Bankruptcy Options to deal with Debt? John and Amy discuss various options for addressing debt such as loan consolidation, forbearance, loan modification, and 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 Contempt in a Divorce? John and Amy discuss different ways someone can be held in contempt of court, the procedure, the standard, and the remedies. The majority of Complaint for Contempts arise because one person is not paying the support (child support or alimony) they are supposed to be paying to the other person.
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 Chapter 13 Annual Report? Amy discusses the report each Chapter 13 Trustee sends out in January showing all receipts and disbursements for the prior 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 is a Guardian Ad Litem (also known as a GAL) in a Divorce? John and Amy discuss what a GAL's goal is, why one may be appointed, the process he/she will use, and more frequently asked questions.
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 Can a Chapter 7 Discharge be Denied? John and Amy discuss the reasons why a judge may determine that a Chapter 7 debtor is not entitled to a discharge of his/her debts as part of the 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 are the Most Common Types of Discovery in a Divorce? John and Amy discuss Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, Requests for Admissions, Depositions, and Keeper of Record Depositions, their role and the benefits of each form.
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 Motion for Relief in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? John and Amy discuss the automatic stay, why a creditor may file a Motion for Relief, the consequences of the motion being granted, and the importance of responding to the motion.
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 are Temporary Orders in a Divorce? John and Amy discuss what to expect at a hearing on a Motion for Temporary Orders, the types of issues that can be decided, and reaching a stipulation on some issues.
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 Bankruptcy Exemptions? John and Amy discuss bankruptcy exemptions, federal versus state exemptions, how they are used to determine liquidation value, and their significance in both Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies.
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 Reach a Divorce Separation Agreement v. as opposed to going to Trial? John and Amy discuss the difference between the pros and cons of a Separation Agreement v. a trial to get divorced.
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 Sell my House While I am in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? John and Amy discuss the procedure for having your realtor approved and for filing a Motion to Sell. They also briefly discuss timeline, the need for an Amended Chapter 13 Plan and Schedules, and the post-sale Status Report.
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 Divorce Mediation? John and Amy discuss divorce mediation, how it is different from a traditional divorce, and its pros and cons.
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 from my 341/Trustee Meeting? John and Amy discuss how to prepare for and what happens at a bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors, also called the 341 Meeting or Trustee Meeting, which occurs in every 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 If I am Behind on my Mortgage Can a Bankruptcy Help Me? John and Amy discuss the different ways a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help someone who is behind on their mortgage payments. Using an example John and Amy outline what a potential Chapter 13 Plan may look like for someone who is behind on their mortgage payments.
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 What is Custody in a Divorce? John and Amy discuss the difference between legal and physical custody, what a parenting plan is and the role a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) make have in making those decisions.
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 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? John and Amy discuss who is eligible to file, the importance of your disposable income, the median income, and the impact of the automatic stay.
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 From My Initial Divorce Consultation? John and Amy discuss how they run an initial meeting with a potential divorce client, including topics covered, frequently asked questions, and bringing someone with you.
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 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? John and Amy discuss who they are and why they started a podcast.