When dealing with a personal injury claim, it is important to know if someone was at fault when the injury occurred. If there is someone who can be held accountable for the victim’s injuries, then it can be said that this person had a duty to act responsibly. When...
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3 ways to strengthen a parallel parenting plan
Going from parenting with your ex to doing it alone can be difficult. But if you no longer get along and get divorced, there is a parenting arrangement that can help you provide for your children together without having to relying on one another. When divorced couples...
What should you do if you cannot afford child support payments?
You want to take care of your children, but you fell behind on child support payments. You do not want to come across as an uncaring parent, and maybe embarrassment keeps you from speaking with the other parent. National Family Solutions offers tips for parents in...
Rebuilding your credit after a bankruptcy
Individuals and couples alike might struggle with the decision to finally file for bankruptcy. While this decision might represent significant stress relief, there is still work to be done in the future. Depending on your filing and your specific financial situation,...
Estate plans must include long-term health care
The Baby Boomer generation is finally reaching retirement age. These older Americans, bolstered by medical advancements, could enjoy two to three more decades of life. Despite progress in minimizing the health problems that come with old age, 70% of people over the...
How debt can damage your health
We often think of our problems as separate, as confined to one part of our lives. It’s so easy for us to forget how intertwined every part of our lives really are. Your financial stressors can bring out pain and stress in other parts of your life, even your health....
Know how the automatic stay benefits you during bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy is a way that you can regain control of your finances. This is useful in many cases, such as if you have mounting medical bills, high credit card payments, job loss or a host of other reasons. While there are many benefits to filing, there is one...
Remember these points of your estate plan
One of the most important things that adults can do is make out their estate plan. This is a set of documents that's meant to help protect your loved ones when you pass away. There are several components that you need to think about when you're trying to determine...
Protect yourself when you divorce a narcissist
Divorce is complex even when your ex is mentally stable. When you're dealing with a person who's a narcissist, things can get even more difficult. It is imperative that you prepare yourself for this when you're going through the end of your marriage because they are...
How bankruptcy affects one’s finances and job prospects
A bankruptcy filing can affect a person's ability to obtain loan or rent an apartment, mainly because it destroys a person's credit. Illinois residents who are considering filing for bankruptcy might be wondering if it will have an effect on their future job...
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