Can A Divorce Ever Be Amicable?

18 June 2020
Categories: Law, Blog

For many divorcing couples, thinking about divorce feels scary. Although both parties might wish for a divorce to be completely amicable, many wonder if getting lawyers involved has to create tension. The truth? Hiring a divorce attorney does not have to make things more contentious. These are a few tips you can use to ensure that you are setting yourself up for an amicable divorce. Understand Your Goals When you are focused on the future, you can have a better understanding of the goals you hope to accomplish before and after the divorce is finalized. Read More

4 Things You Should Include In Your Will

15 May 2020
Categories: Law, Blog

Your will is a vital tool in your estate plan, and if you do not have one, you should create one. When you create a will, you should make sure you include all the right things, and a lawyer can assist you with this. Here are four things a will should always contain for starters. The Name of the Executor Do you know what an executor is? If not, you might not realize how vital it is to include one in your will. Read More

3 Things to Know About Property Exemptions in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

13 April 2020
Categories: Law, Blog

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of several branches of bankruptcy you can use if you are struggling with debt you cannot repay. The most significant benefit of this branch is the forgiveness of debt it provides for qualifying debts. The downside is the potential for losing the property you own. Filing for Chapter 7 does not automatically mean you will lose property, but there are risks, and this is what property exemptions are for in Chapter 7 cases. Read More

Notified of a Garnishment? How the Payroll Department Can and Can’t Help

10 March 2020
Categories: Law, Blog

Have you been notified from your employer's payroll or human resources department that they have received a notice of garnishment? When this happens, most employees turn to their payroll department for help in understanding the garnishment and handling the fallout. But there are only certain things that your employer can do at this point. What are some of these things and what can they not do for you? Here are a few answers. Read More

A Divorce Explained In 4 Easy-To-Understand Steps

3 February 2020
Categories: Law, Blog

So many people want to get divorced but do not understand how to go about doing it or what steps are involved. While there are more than four steps involved, these are the main four you will need to complete in order to get divorced. Read on to learn about the four steps you will need to complete to get divorced. 1. File the Petition You cannot begin a divorce without filing a petition for it. Read More

Appearing In Court

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If you have never been to court before, count yourself lucky. On the other hand, millions of Americans each and every year are faced with appearing in court and avoiding charges that could cause problems in the long run. I wanted to create a blog completely dedicated to helping people to know how to appear in court without having problems, so I made this site. Check out this great blog for tips that will help you on the day you head to court. In addition to helping you to stay calmer, you might also feel more confident in front of a judge and jury.