Filing for bankruptcy can be the best option if you find yourself in serious financial trouble. It gives you a clean slate to begin again without debt hanging over your head. However, bankruptcy also does some damage to your credit because it is a sign that you...
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Year: 2021
Review your will after these life changes
If you have written a will, you are already doing better than most adults in the U.S. According to Marketplace, approximately half of all Americans die without this essential document. However, if you do not update estate plans, you could still leave your loved ones...
Bankruptcy consequences do not have to be long-term
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you may have concerns about how it will affect your future. It is important to understand that bankruptcy does affect your credit score and ability to borrow money. However, these consequences do not last forever. There...
Which comes first, divorce or bankruptcy?
Divorce and bankruptcy are among the most stressful situations you can face. Financial issues often prevent Alabama residents from taking action in either of them. Fortunately, you can take steps to eliminate this obstacle and move forward with the rest of your life....
How can divorced parents help their kids during the holidays?
The holidays are stressful for most families, but they can be particularly hard on divorced parents. Along with practical considerations related to visitation schedules, you will also experience quite a few emotional effects. Taking the right steps can help you...
Do I have a right to a phone call after an arrest?
One Hollywood concept about the criminal justice system that is common in shows and movies about someone under arrest is the right to a phone call. In these stories, you always hear the person under arrest proclaiming his or her right to one phone call. You may...
Reasons consumers file bankruptcy
If a consumer sees no way of paying debt, bankruptcy in Wetumpka, Alabama, can provide some relief from certain debts. Bankruptcy doesn't often happen because of frivolity, and there are several common reasons a consumer may file a petition for relief. Reasons for...
What does it mean to probate a will?
No doubt, you have heard the word “probate” and know it has something to do with the last will and testament of a deceased person. You have questions: what does it mean to probate a will, is it necessary, how long does it take and why are the courts involved? Perhaps,...
Can untreated whiplash affect quality of life?
A car accident in Alabama can leave you facing both physical injuries and the inconvenience of property damage. Some injuries, like whiplash, you may not notice right away. However, if left untreated, neck injuries can cause worsening health. Knowing the symptoms of...
What can you do if your spouse resists the divorce?
Some residents of Alabama who have decided to begin the divorce process will need to deal with a spouse who is not in agreement about the decision. While this itself will not prevent the divorce from going forward, it can make it more complicated and intensify...