When you get behind on your bill payments, you will notice that, all of a sudden, you experience a surge of telephone calls. The callers are either your creditors or agents acting on their behalf, urging you to bring your account current.Of course, it is a rare event...
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Talking about divorce when you don’t have energy to fight
Parents considering divorce know that they are going to have to work out a child custody agreement. The tone for this process is often set early in the split. While the adults know that the children enjoy having both parents at home, there are often reasons why the...
Impacts of bankruptcy you should consider
One of the most challenging things that you think about when you are deep in debt is how you are going to manage to make at least the minimum payments. Some people come to realize that no matter how they adjust the budget, there isn't going to be enough money at the...
Use caution when sharing information about your divorce
The news of your divorce is something that certain individuals should hear straight from you. Close family members and your children, for example, shouldn't learn about the split from someone else. Be careful about what you tell people and when.Even though you may not...
Do these benefits of Chapter 7 bankruptcy interest you?
It's not the situation you want to find yourself in, but if Chapter 7 bankruptcy can improve your finances, it's a strategy to consider.With the right approach, you can efficiently move through the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process, thus improving your circumstances and...
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Your fresh start after divorce might mean a move
A divorce is a fresh start for you. One thing that you might be ready to do is to leave the marital home so that you can truly start over. If you don't have children, you might find that it is easy to just pick up and go. If you do have children, things get a bit more...
Have you thought of using a trust to improve your estate plan?
There are many ways to go about estate planning. Some people start with a single document, like a last will, and then build on this as their assets and families become more complex. Others choose to jump in with both feet and create an estate plan that addresses...
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...