For divorcing parents, child custody is a major concern. It can also be a complex and confusing matter. It is no wonder then that there are many misconceptions and questions surrounding it. 1. Do courts automatically award full custody to mothers? A common belief is...
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Year: 2022
What should you do when debt collectors keep calling?
Persistent debt is problematic for various reasons. For one, credit agencies start hounding you with relentless abandon. It remains their job to pressure people into paying. Simply ignoring the constant ringing does not make for a reasonable solution. The way you...
What makes a personal injury claim?
An injury can leave you dealing with medical bills and lost wages. Depending on the circumstances, you may file a personal injury claim to recoup your losses. Learn a bit about what makes an injury more than an unfortunate accident. You may have the right to receive...
What trusts safeguard your assets?
A significant task is deciding to hash out a financial plan that protects your assets. You may not believe a trust will work for your situation, but it is something you should revisit. Trusts are a powerful safeguard for protecting your assets from various life...
Data shows that e-scooter injuries have gone up
If you enjoy riding an e-scooter, it is crucial to realize the different risk factors that could cause you to become injured. For example, you could become involved in a traffic accident if you ride on the road or near vehicles (such as a parking lot). While using an...
What is dischargeable in bankruptcy?
Filing bankruptcy can allow you to get a clean financial slate. It can enable you to wipe out debts you cannot pay or create a repayment plan that you can afford and follow through with. In many cases, the debts you have will qualify for discharge, which means removal...
Divorce and property distribution: Who gets the house?
During a divorce, property division is a major concern, and, in certain cases, a point of contention. Houses, often a couple's largest asset and investment (in terms of emotion and memories as well as money, labor and time), are one of the most highly contested pieces...
What are some ways to protect your assets in bankruptcy?
Depending on your state of bankruptcy, your assets may be in danger of liquidation. However, it is not a given that you will lose all or even most of your material possessions and financial accounts to pay off your debts. Alabama bankruptcy law allows debtors to claim...
Child support payment options in Alabama
If you owe child support, or you anticipate these obligations in the near future because you are ending your marriage or breaking up with your child's other parent, you need to review various topics. Aside from understanding the consequences of falling behind on child...
Reviewing child support order enforcement in Alabama
Whether you unexpectedly lose your job or face financial hardships for another reason, paying child support could become difficult at some point. If you fall behind on payments, you could face devastating consequences, and it is crucial to understand how Alabama...