Estate planning allows you to prepare for the division of your assets upon your passing, which is a huge part of the reason people avoid it. Thinking about death is definitely not something anyone wants to do, but it is necessary to ensure that your wishes are met upon your passing for your family, rather than having someone else make the decisions about it for you. However, many people also avoid it simply because they feel they do not need it based on these three myths:…
Filing for bankruptcy is a great way to protect you because there are laws set in place that ensure your assets and income are not completely stripped from you when you do file. Hiring a bankruptcy lawyer is another great way to ensure protection and to ensure that these laws are enforced in your case. However, many people aren’t aware of this and they have other reasons that hold them back, which ultimately lead to more financial problems in the end.…
Legally speaking, child custody should always be determined as per the best interests of the child. However, there is a tendency for courts to award custody to mothers as opposed to fathers. If you are a stay-at-home dad while the mother is a working parent, it makes sense that you are in a better position watch over the child as compared to your partner, but don’t expect automatic custody because of this.…
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, you need to do everything you can to protect yourself. Because many couples have been in a difficult situation for months or even years by the time the divorce process starts, they make many mistakes by not thinking rationally. Here are some mistakes you must avoid.
1. Don’t Start Dating
You may have been in a lot of pain and been incredibly lonely leading up to the divorce.…
Many times, people find themselves dealing with a personal injury claim from a car accident and rely on their friend’s previous experience to help them along with the process. This means that the hiring of a personal injury attorney is avoided in order to save money. However, the problem with this is that your friend is not an expert, and their case was probably significantly different from your own. Here are four reasons your case is different:…
When you want to divorce your spouse, money problems may be one of the biggest issues between you. If your marriage has significant debts and few assets, you may be able to file for bankruptcy together before filing for divorce. If you and your spouse are not on good terms, you may need to negotiate as much of the unsecured marital debt that you can. When you owe back taxes, child support payments or student loans, these are debts that won’t be written off in a bankruptcy.…
If you are injured in a car accident, the first resource that you might turn to is the other driver’s car insurance company. But sometimes, that company’s compensation is not enough. In that case you might turn to a car accident attorney in order to start a lawsuit. Here are some of the times when this is a good idea.
When the Insurance Company Lowballs You
It is not an uncommon situation to have the insurance company pay you for less than you would like.…
The process of filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is one that’s always fraught with pitfalls. Although there are plenty of reasons why your application for benefits could be denied, most denials are surprisingly self-inflicted by unknowing applicants. This article takes an in-depth look at four common mistakes that people make when filing for SSDI benefits.
Incomplete Application Information
When it comes to the application process, the Social Security Administration (SSA) needs a complete picture of your medical history as well as your employment and education.…
