One minute you spot a cute dog on your daily walk, then the next thing you know you experience a traumatic attack. The dog you were considering asking to pet pounced on you without warning. You start to question if the dog caught you looking and didn’t like that. The...
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Avoid family conflict with these estate planning guidelines
Though siblings may face a parent’s death as a family, each person will mourn differently. Some people take control to help guide the family through the inheritance process. Others may lash out at loved ones when overcome by grief. However a family gets through this...
4 Things debt collectors can’t do
If you fall far enough behind on payments for credit cards, mortgages, medical bills or other debt, a collection agency may step in to recoup losses. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) limits the harassing tactics debt collectors can use when trying to...
Elements of negligence
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...
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...
Filing for bankruptcy a byproduct of overwhelming student loans
Indiana debtors who have accrued hefty debt do so in many ways. There could be medical expenses, job loss and using credit cards to cover for lost wages, and mistakes in spending. Student loans are a major problem across the nation and, despite these debts generally...
How is property division addressed in a simplified dissolution?
Illinois divorces that are contentious and involve a seemingly endless dispute get most of the attention and are among the biggest concerns of people who are considering moving forward with the end of a marriage. However, not all cases are rife with hard feelings and...