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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

As a co-parent, you have to work closely with your ex to make decisions about the children. It is imperative during the times when you don't agree to continue to work as a productive team. Having a few conflict resolution options for when you are in this position...

It's a common misconception that you have to be broke or earn an extremely low income in order to obtain relief through Chapter 13 bankruptcy. As you learn more, you may find that it's the best way to not only deal with your debt but to also improve your financial...

The desire to get an unsavory task over with quickly can sometimes lead people to cut corners. That may not be the most pressing concern when scooping your cat litter, but when it comes to planning your estate or last will in Illinois, shortcuts can be a mistake that...