Debt collectors can be scary for many people, but then again, so can the idea of filing for bankruptcy protection. While bankruptcy should never be used as an easy out to wipe out debt and go back to old habits, bankruptcy can be a valuable tool for those who need it. Whether you are a facing insurmountable debt or not, the following myths may have you confused as to the reality behind bankruptcy protections under the law.…
Read More »Companion animals become important family members. There’s no doubt about that. When you split up with your spouse, dealing with decisions about custody of the children will take precedence over many other issues like splitting property and assets. However, one other important issue that comes up for families is custody of pets. Under the law, companion animals are currently considered to be personal property, but the issues surrounding the custody of pets are complex.…
Read More »When a couple divorces, one of the terms of the divorce may call for continuing financial support for one of the former spouses. Typically, these alimony payments become a monthly legal responsibility that one ex-spouse must continuously make to the other until the other one remarries. However, there is another option besides these typical month-to-month alimony payments, lump sum alimony. What is Lump Sum Alimony? Several states have made it possible for former spouses to settle their alimony obligations with a single lump sum payment rather than the traditional series of monthly payments.…
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