Marriage is often referred to as "tying the knot." If that is the case, that it is fair to say that many Illinois and Indiana couples find that knot frayed and tangled when they try to untie it through divorce. Yes, marriage dissolution can be messy, as many...
Month: December 2017
Changes made to Chapter 13 bankruptcy processes
The procedures followed for successful bankruptcy discharge are dictated by federal law. As such, changes to the law can change the way an individual approaches his or her personal bankruptcy. Recent changes to the Chapter 13 bankruptcy code may provide additional...
Set the standards for your co-parenting relationship
Child custody cases are often a challenge for the parents. These cases put two adults who couldn't make a marriage or relationship work in a situation where they must find a way to get along. When you and your ex opt to co-parent, you might find that there are...
Health proxy can play pivotal role in estate planning
We all make plans for the future. If you have ever engaged in or thought about estate planning, then you may think that it involves deciding how assets will be protected and distributed upon your death. While you're not incorrect in that form of thinking, estate...
Some may unknowingly be pushed into certain types of bankruptcy
Debt is not the easiest thing to deal with. Most are aware that there are a variety of bankruptcy types and debt relief options available to them. Choosing the right path to pursue is wholly dependent upon one's circumstances and their desired outcome. This is why it...
These 3 types of exemptions protect you during bankruptcy
You've decided that bankruptcy might be the right choice for you, but you don't want to lose everything you've worked for. You fell on hard times after getting let go from your job, and now there's no way to make ends meet.Fortunately, bankruptcy isn't designed to...