Bankruptcy is a legal process that stops collection activity temporarily and can discharge some of the filer's unsecured debts. There are multiple forms of bankruptcy that can help individuals and businesses dealing with aggressive debt collection or an unexpected...
If you are under investigation for a crime, it may seem like the entire legal system is stacked against you. However, this may not be the case. The U.S Constitution protects your rights in multiple ways. One of the most important protections you are entitled to at...
One of the first things a person who’s facing criminal charges wants to know is what type of sentence they may have to deal with if they’re convicted of the crime. It’s virtually impossible to figure this out because there are so many factors that go into the...
Something has just happened, and now you are on the police’s radar. You are a suspect in a criminal investigation. While being accused of a crime can be incredibly intimidating, it is important to understand that your actions or inaction will impact the outcome of...
Creating a will is, perhaps, one of the most responsible decisions you can ever make. Besides taking the guesswork out of the equation when it comes to your wishes, a properly executed will can also go a long way in pacifying potential conflicts over your assets....
Health insurance makes it easier to absorb the unexpected costs that can come from a sudden accident or a newly-developed medical condition. Most people expect that their health insurance coverage will take care of them, at least in the event of some kind of...
Once you decide to divorce, you need to inform various people of your decision. Other than your spouse, the most important people to tell are your children. How and when you do this can alter how the news affects them. Here are some things to consider: Can you do it...
People struggling with overwhelming debt have options at their disposal, but not all of these options are equally effective. Many people find that Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most effective and lasting means of achieving true debt relief. If you are struggling with...
There are many different ways that you can help prepare yourself and your estate for taxation. In fact, there are some options you can use to minimize or completely remove the risk of taxation in some instances. Since there are so many options to reduce taxation, you...
Couples with higher income and more assets when they get married tend to have more to split up if they get divorced later. High-asset divorces are often far more complex than divorces involving lower-earning couples. After all, when a couple has more shared property,...