Financial woes can strike people from all walks of life. The rich, middle-class and the working poor can all find themselves facing overwhelming debt that leaves them unable to make ends meet. Oftentimes, this financial struggle arises from the onset of unexpected...
Month: June 2018
How divorce can threaten retirement and financial well-being
Ending a marriage can be an emotional and messy process. If you've found yourself on this blog, then you are likely concerned about the ramifications of divorce. In reality, they can be quite extensive, especially when one's best interests are not fully represented....
Estate planning for single parents is critical
Single parents face some uphill battles as they raise their children. There is one area where two facets of the law intersect for these parents. These are family law and estate planning. It is vital to have plans for children should parents pass away. Without proper...
The Frankfort Law Group competently handles consumer fraud cases
Consumer fraud is more common than many people realize. The truth of the matter, though, is that there are a number of scams and schemes designed to defraud innocent and unsuspecting individuals of their hard-earned money. Sometimes these scams are intentionally...
Using trusts to address an heir’s lack of prenuptial agreement
Oftentimes, there is crossover amongst areas of the law. A criminal charge, for example, may have a profound impact on family law matters like child custody. Since estate planning can encompass a wide swath of one's life, including business dealings and marital...
Learn some tips for handling aggressive debt collectors
Knowing that you owe a debt is a harsh fact of life for many people; however, you might not worry as long as you are able to make payments on time. The issues can begin when you can't make those payments and you could come in contact with a debt collector.There are...
Chain referral and pyramid schemes in Illinois
Illinois and Indiana consumers should be able to participate in the marketplace without fear of being taken advantage of by others. This is why the law seeks to protect these consumers from fraud. Unfortunately, though, far too many individuals are unaware of the...