When you are a new or expecting parent,your first thoughts may not be your estate plan. However, your estate should be one of the most important considerations as soon as you have a new baby on the way. When you start your family or add to it, you need to ensure your...
Filing for divorce is a life-changing event, impacting everything from your personal life to your finances. As you prepare to start life fresh, you may find that declaring bankruptcy is the best path to move forward. But how much can bankruptcy affect your...
Most parents would prefer a friendly relationship with a former spouse, but too often it becomes impossible. The tension between former couples or an ex-spouse that enjoys conflict, can upset children and make people say and do things they regret. Visitation increases...
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Ending a relationship of any kind can be challenging, but ending a marriage can be especially physically, emotionally, and financially stressful. Unfortunately, divorce is a reality for about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States. While navigating...
Medical debts, student loans, and credit card debt tend to be the cause of most bankruptcies. However, in some situations you can get into debt for taxes. If you didn't realize that you needed to pay taxes on a windfall earning or pay self-employment taxes, you could...
If you want to divorce and file for bankruptcy, you may wonder which of the legal processes should precede the other. Your personal circumstances will dictate whether you should lead with one or the other. Here are some of the specific factors to evaluate before you...