Thanks to near-record inflation, many families in Alabama and across the country are struggling to make ends meet. If you cannot afford basic necessities, it might be logical to reach for your credit cards. After all, credit cards allow you to buy essential items now...
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Year: 2022
How do courts calculate child support?
When it comes to divorce, determining child support obligations is often contentious. The non-custodial parent must contribute to the other parent's household to ensure their children are well cared for. As for the process of calculating child support, it can vary...
What not to do after a car accident
If you are in a car accident in Alabama, there are many things you should do. However, being mindful of what you should NOT do may have more of an impact. Here are five things you should avoid after an auto accident. 1. Leave the accident While involvement in a car...
Is Chapter 7 bankruptcy a better option?
The decision to get a do-over on your financial situation may prove the better path towards easing the debt burdens. Once you want to move forward, you must decide which type of bankruptcy will work better for you. Many misunderstand the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process....
The steps to take once you decide to file for bankruptcy
Struggling with expenses beyond your means is stressful, but you have options. Bankruptcy is available for people who find themselves financially overextended with no means of resolution. You can avoid the hamster-wheel feeling by getting a handle on your debts,...
What to know when creating a will no matter your financial state
Every person should have an estate plan. It is the only way to ensure the handling of personal business after death goes smoothly. The basic document everyone needs to have is a will. If a person has no other estate planning, a will lays out some important details...
What if I am afraid to sue my friend for my injury?
Getting injured while traveling with a friend or while on your friend’s property could create a complicated situation. The relationship between you and the other individual involved in the accident should not keep you from the financial compensation and resources you...
What happens when you file for bankruptcy?
Once you make the decision to file bankruptcy, you will need to prepare your petition. The petition contains a vast amount of information about you and a complete financial profile. You will include all the details of your debts and income within your petition. The...
How to handle your Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan
If you struggle with unmanageable debt, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy may seem like your best option. You might have an opportunity to start afresh and move on from some of your financial woes, including possible foreclosure. However, bankruptcy is never an easy process and...
Does wealth affect arguments in divorce?
Over the years, popular myths surrounding divorce have formed. One of the most long-standing myths is the idea that arguments may grow more volatile if a couple has more assets. Where did this myth come from? And how much truth is there to it? Wealthiest couples fight...