Sometimes, debt can be overwhelming, and there may seem to be no other way out but to file bankruptcy and start over. However, for many military members, this can mean the end of a military career. Most military career fields now require the member to obtain at least a “Secret” security clearance. A bankruptcy or credit problems can cost the member their security clearance, and ultimately, their career. There are a couple of non-traditional methods that military members can get help with debt and avoid a bankruptcy filing.…
You may be the biggest dog lover around and have several of these friendly pets of your own. No matter how much you love animals, you can still become the victim of an aggressive dog. If you are bitten or otherwise injured, you need to seek medical help. Chances are you will also need legal help to recoup your medical expenses and other monetary needs.
Evidence
Immediately after the dog bite, you can take steps to gather evidence for your attorney.…
Divorce is a stressful time, and one of the more vexing issues can be financial planning. If you can make it a priority to plan, you could be paving the way for a better future for you and your children. Your actions now could mean the difference between just getting by and being financially comfortable, so read on about these financial pitfalls that could trip you up during your divorce.…
Bankruptcy filings have reached all time highs within the past decade, with the vast majority of bankruptcies in this day and age coming from personal filers. When you are about to go through the bankruptcy process, it is critically important that you learn all about the process, so you are well aware of what to expect. Take these points into mind as you also reach out to a bankruptcy lawyer who can help you.…
Some laws make sense, such as the prohibition of vandalism. Damaging the property of another is a clear violation of the individual’s property rights. However, there are other crimes that do not seem to make sense, but you can still be charged with a felony if you commit them.
Improperly Using a Website
Violating the terms of service for a website can lead to you being charged with a felony. Some websites forbid minors from using their services.…
Waiting for a response from Veterans Affairs (VA) can be stressful, especially when dealing with disability compensation claims. Although there’s many things that could stop a veteran from receiving benefits, it all comes down to whether you pass the service-connection test. Whether you’re waiting on a response after months of no information, dealing with a denial or waiting on an appeal, take the time to understand the service-connection issue and what you can do to succeed with your claim.…
You need to hire a divorce attorney but you don’t have a clue what you should be looking for in an attorney. Before you go out and hire the first one that answers the phone, take a moment and consider what experience you need in an attorney. That experience will help you choose the attorney that will benefit you the most. Take a look at some issues that may require additional experience.…
If your child was injured, abused, or killed by your domestic partner or spouse, and you could face criminal charges for failure to protect the child. There are three things you must do to extricate yourself, if possible.
1. Understand the seriousness of the charges and resulting consequences so that you will have motivation to fight them.
In many states the laws the failure to protect laws are couched in terms such as “…
If you hired a divorce lawyer to speak on your behalf in court, you want to keep him or her close. You do not want to be separated from your lawyer at a critical time. To avoid being separated from your lawyer, here are three legal decisions you should not make unless you have no other choice.
Entering Into Mediation
Agreeing with the decision to enter into mediation with your spouse means you will open yourself up to whatever nasty things your ex has to say and you may still get nowhere.…
When it comes to running your small business, you probably try to handle things on your own as much as possible. Hiring outside services can get expensive, and extra money is one thing that your small business does not have. Even though there are plenty of things that you can do for your business without hiring a lawyer, there are some situations in which it isn’t very smart to go without legal representation.…
