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How Does Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Differ From Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a great process for getting back on your feet when you're in debt. While there are many forms of bankruptcy, most people file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If you would like to know more about how these two processes differ, keep reading. Who Is a Good Candidate for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? You may be a good candidate for Chapter 13 bankruptcy if you don't pass the means test for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. [Read More]
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What Should You Do If Your Spouse Serves You With Unexpected Divorce Papers?
You might have been happy with your marriage and might have thought that your spouse felt the same way. Now, though, you might have been surprised because your spouse might have had you served with divorce papers. This can be a difficult situation to be in, and you are probably unsure of what you are supposed to do. These are some of the steps that you will probably want to take if you have unexpectedly found out that your spouse wants a divorce. [Read More]
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The Various Forms Of Nursing Home Abuse To Be Aware Of
Do you have a loved one that is currently living in a nursing home? If so, it is important to be aware of the possibility that they are suffering from nursing home abuse. It can be both unintentional or intentional acts that cause your loved one harm while under another person's professional care. Here are a few forms of nursing home abuse that you need to look out for. Physical Abuse [Read More]
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Divorce: A Major Financial Matter
Divorce is one of those life changes that involve both emotional and more practical matters. Unfortunately, it's possible to get too occupied with the financial aspects of things and not pay enough attention to practical issues like finances. To help you stay on track and get your finances in order before it's too late, read more below. Support Issues Two types of support are possible with divorce. The parent making the most income will likely be ordered to pay child support to any minor children of the marriage. [Read More]
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Helpful Tips For Meeting With A Child Custody Attorney
If you are going to be dealing with a child custody issue soon, such as if you are splitting up with your child's other parent or if you want to make changes to your current custody agreement, then you might be interested in working with a child custody attorney. Working with one of these lawyers in the first place is a good way to increase the chances of your case being handled like you want it to be. [Read More]
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5 Key Things To Know About Death And Your Debts
When you pass away, what happens to any debts you have open at the time? Do you know? If you're like many Americans, you may know little about what happens to your estate. And one of the most confusing subjects is how your debts are handled. To help you make the best financial and estate planning choices, here are a few key things to know about debts and death. 1. Your Estate Pays Debts [Read More]
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Considering A Legal Career? What You Should Know
If you've been thinking about becoming a lawyer, you may have started researching the career path and trying to decide if it's really right for you. Unfortunately, there's a lot of misinformation out there about the legal field, and far too many people misunderstand (and underestimate) the job. Before you decide whether or not it's the right fit for you, it's important that you start looking at some of the actual facts of the legal field. [Read More]
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3 Reasons To Hire A Process Server
If you have started any kind of legal case, then you are going to need some things to happen. One of these things is that you have to make sure that the other person involved has the information about the lawsuit. The way for that to happen is that they are going need to be served papers about the legal case, whether it's a divorce or you are suing them. There are several ways to have those papers served, but the best thing to do is to hire a process server to do it for you. [Read More]
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When To Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer
Accidents can lead to injuries that can really destabilize you financially. They can also leave you totally incapacitated. Other injuries require months of physiotherapy to restore function. Compensation can help you recover financial losses from injuries where another person's negligence was to blame. Here are some of the instances when you should consider hiring a competent personal injury lawyer to handle your compensation claim. When Time Is Limited When filing a claim for a personal injury, you have to do it within the set timelines for filing each claim. [Read More]
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Don't Sell Yourself Short: Why You Need To Hire An Accident Lawyer
When it comes to recovering from injuries related to an accident, physical recovery is often easier than financial recovery, especially when you don't seek legal counsel. Unfortunately, the parties responsible for the injuries often create roadblocks to financial recovery. Luckily, there are ways around those roadblocks, but they do require legal assistance. If you've been injured in an accident and you're worried about delays in the financial recovery, now's the time to hire an accident attorney for your personal injury case. [Read More]