Law Chat with John & Amy

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 provides information to any one considering divorce or bankruptcy. Each episode focuses on one question. read less
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Episode 29: What Should I Expect at a Divorce Motion Hearing?
06-11-2023
Episode 29: What Should I Expect at a Divorce Motion 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 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.
Episode 29: What Should I Expect at a Divorce Motion Hearing?
06-11-2023
Episode 29: What Should I Expect at a Divorce Motion 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 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.
Episode 28: Can I remove a lien from my house with bankruptcy?
08-09-2023
Episode 28: Can I remove a lien from my house with 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 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.
Episode 27: What is Divorce Conciliation?
15-08-2023
Episode 27: What is Divorce Conciliation?
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.
Episode 26: Can Bankruptcy Prevent Car Repossession?
21-07-2023
Episode 26: Can Bankruptcy Prevent Car Repossession?
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.
Episode 25: Should I have a Prenuptial Agreement?
27-06-2023
Episode 25: Should I have a Prenuptial Agreement?
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.
Episode 24: What is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan?
07-06-2023
Episode 24: What is a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 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 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.
Episode 23: How much does a divorce cost?
15-05-2023
Episode 23: How much does a divorce 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 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.
Episode 22: What if I fall behind on my bankruptcy Plan payments?
28-04-2023
Episode 22: What if I fall behind on my bankruptcy Plan 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 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.
Episode 21: What if things have changed since I was divorced?
13-04-2023
Episode 21: What if things have changed since I was 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 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.
Episode 20: Are Gambling Debts Dischargable in a Bankruptcy?
28-03-2023
Episode 20: Are Gambling Debts Dischargable 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 Are Gambling Debts Dischargable in a Bankruptcy? John and Amy discuss when gambling debts are dischargable and when they may not be.
Episode 19: What Should I Expect from my Divorce Pre-Trial Hearing?
15-03-2023
Episode 19: What Should I Expect from my Divorce 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 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.
Episode 18: What are Bankruptcy and Non-Bankruptcy Options to deal with Debt?
23-02-2023
Episode 18: What are Bankruptcy and Non-Bankruptcy Options to deal with Debt?
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.
Episode 17: What is Contempt in a Divorce?
01-02-2023
Episode 17: What is Contempt in a Divorce?
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.
Episode 16: What is a Chapter 13 Annual Report?
13-01-2023
Episode 16: What is a Chapter 13 Annual 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 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.
Episode 15: What is a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in a Divorce?
22-12-2022
Episode 15: What is a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in a Divorce?
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.
Episode 14: Why Can a Chapter 7 Discharge be Denied?
14-11-2022
Episode 14: Why Can a Chapter 7 Discharge be Denied?
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.
Episode 13: What are the Most Common Types of Discovery in a Divorce?
31-10-2022
Episode 13: What are the Most Common Types of Discovery in a Divorce?
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.
Episode 12: What is a Motion for Relief in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
17-10-2022
Episode 12: What is a Motion for Relief in a Chapter 13 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 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.
Episode 11: What are Temporary Orders in a Divorce?
03-10-2022
Episode 11: What are Temporary Orders in a Divorce?
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.
Episode 10: What are Bankruptcy Exemptions?
19-09-2022
Episode 10: What are Bankruptcy Exemptions?
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.