Most married people hope that their marriage will last forever. Divorcees in some states, however, have learned that even if a marriage does not last forever, alimony sometimes does. Under permanent alimony, one party to a divorce makes payments to…
Most married people hope that their marriage will last forever. Divorcees in some states, however, have learned that even if a marriage does not last forever, alimony sometimes does. Under permanent alimony, one party to a divorce makes payments to…
There is more than one way to reduce or get rid of debt. Those options may not work for everyone. There are quite a few options for debtors looking to reduce or get rid of their debt load. For instance,…
These days, debt reaffirmation has become quite common. When it comes to reaffirming debts, this typically refers to secured debts, such as a mortgage or car loan, not the usual debts of unsecured credit cards or medical bills. Because each…
Bankruptcy law in the United States has gone through many changes, most recently in 2005 with the passage of a law that tightened restrictions on people filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. But that is only the latest development in a…
Among the greatest fears for people considering filing for personal bankruptcy protection is that their credit will be ruined. Bankruptcy filing do affect credit ratings and it will be more difficult to be approved for things like car loans and…
Custody issues in divorce court are generally about parents fighting over control of a minor. However, children aren’t always the object of a dispute. A married couple that has one or more child may choose to end their relationship, but…
People are often afraid of the negative consequences of bankruptcy. But the positive side is being debt free, with the ability to rebuild your savings. A significant number of U.S. bankruptcies are related to medical expenses, and most are due…
If the Fairness for Struggling Students Act becomes law, private student loans could be included in a personal bankruptcy. As student loan debt reaches record highs, many students are getting buried by their loan payments before making it into the…
As the market has abused those with substantial real estate holdings or stock portfolios over the past several years, many who hold their wealth in art find that their collection has become a substantial part of their estate. Sometimes, children…
A significant part of estate planning in the 21st Century is managing digital information. In the old days, estate planners could go through the paperwork on somebody’s desk upon their death or simply wait for the mail to bring all…