The year 2020 came quickly. Many people laugh about the year, saying that all people have 20/20 vision and will make great decisions as a result. That could be true for you. If you're looking at the year ahead and see that you're struggling with money or having...
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The psychological impact of divorce is a legitimate concern
A divorce, on paper, is nothing more than a legal document that ends your marriage. It separates your assets and your responsibility to one another. It's not the legal aspects of divorce that cause the majority of problems in a divorce case, though. It tends to be the...
Do you understand the means test for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Anyone can get in over their heads financially, but not everyone can qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to regain control of their finances. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as liquidation bankruptcy, is the most aggressive kind of bankruptcy available to individuals...
Parents who don’t pay support can be taken to court
When you got a divorce from your spouse, it was with the understanding that they'd be paying child support. You had a more flexible job, so you've had to take on the responsibility of raising your child the majority of the time. Their financial support isn't...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be a solution for your debt issues
When you started taking on debt, the idea was that having a rotating credit line would help your credit score. You spent money and paid it off the following month. Sometimes, you'd let a small balance remain. Over time, that small balance began to grow as life's...
Co-parenting tips that can save you money
When a marriage comes to an end and there are children involved, the central issue becomes the welfare of the kids and putting a co-parenting plan in place. Divorce can present financial difficulties for both former spouses which means planning for a child’s...
Four tips for managing your finances through divorce
Getting a divorce can be costly. You will have charges specifically for the divorce like attorney or mediator fees. You may have to refinance loans so that you and your spouse can separate the payments. And once the divorce is final, you will have to start supporting...
Preventing conflict when not giving an equal inheritance
Depending on your situation, you may not choose to split your inheritance equally among your children. In an equitable inheritance, you decide how to split your inheritance fairly while considering more factors than just monetary value. This split differs from an...
Concerns you should consider before adopting
Starting a family is always scary. Having a child means committing to an individual for the rest of your life—someone you haven’t even met yet at that! But those thinking about adopting their child may have additional concerns. Though raising a healthy,...
Can bankruptcy relieve your student loans?
In the 21st century, student loans are a hot topic. In what Forbes magazine calls a crisis, 44 million American borrowers are in debt to the tune of $1.5 trillion. This is the highest amount of student loan debt in history, with the average borrower owing...
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Bankruptcy could help you get a better start in 2020
The year 2020 came quickly. Many people laugh about the year, saying that all people have 20/20 vision and will make great decisions as a result. That could be true for you. If you're looking at the year ahead and see that you're struggling with money or having...
The psychological impact of divorce is a legitimate concern
A divorce, on paper, is nothing more than a legal document that ends your marriage. It separates your assets and your responsibility to one another. It's not the legal aspects of divorce that cause the majority of problems in a divorce case, though. It tends to be the...
Do you understand the means test for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Anyone can get in over their heads financially, but not everyone can qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to regain control of their finances. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as liquidation bankruptcy, is the most aggressive kind of bankruptcy available to individuals...
Parents who don’t pay support can be taken to court
When you got a divorce from your spouse, it was with the understanding that they'd be paying child support. You had a more flexible job, so you've had to take on the responsibility of raising your child the majority of the time. Their financial support isn't...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be a solution for your debt issues
When you started taking on debt, the idea was that having a rotating credit line would help your credit score. You spent money and paid it off the following month. Sometimes, you'd let a small balance remain. Over time, that small balance began to grow as life's...
Co-parenting tips that can save you money
When a marriage comes to an end and there are children involved, the central issue becomes the welfare of the kids and putting a co-parenting plan in place. Divorce can present financial difficulties for both former spouses which means planning for a child’s...