A person’s Last Will and Testament is a valuable legal document that should reflect his or her wishes concerning property distribution and care of his or her children. A Will can also provide critical guidance and direction to loved ones during an upsetting time....
Year: 2020
Debt collectors harassing you? You have rights
Debt affects millions of people in this country. Between job loss, medical bills, and student loan debts that follow people around for decades, it can be incredibly difficult to get out of debt. To make matters more stressful, many people also experience aggressive...
Tips for discussing a prenup before remarrying
People often do things a little differently the second time they get married. They may have a smaller wedding, for instance, or decide to elope. People who are remarrying might approach marriage itself differently the second time around, as well. One thing many people...
Correcting 3 myths about car crash injuries and liability
After a car accident, there may be a lot of things victims do not know, from who caused the accident to how extensive the toll of the crash could be. Finding out the answers to these and other questions can be difficult, and it can be tempting to make assumptions in...
Served with a Protection from Abuse order? What you should know
Relationships are complicated, particularly when one or both parties are angry or wanting to end it. People say things they may not mean and do things they know they should not do. And in the heat of a fight or breakup, allegations of threats or assault can arise....
Estate planning for new parents
If you recently became a parent, you probably know just how much changes after welcoming a baby into your family. You have different priorities, different expenses and perhaps a different outlook on life. Because of all that changes when you become a parent, it is...
Four factors that take a DUI from bad to worse
Having a drunk driving offense on your record can be upsetting and embarrassing. It can affect your job, your driving privileges, your reputation and your freedom. Because of how disruptive these repercussions can be, people are often willing to take whatever steps...
New report reveals 3 reasons why household debt surged in 2019
If you are feeling especially weighed down by unmanageable debt recently, know that you are not alone. A recent report by the Federal Reserve revealed that household debt jumped by $601 billion last year. For the first time ever, this balance has topped $14 trillion....
Parents: Do you have one of these recalled inclined sleepers?
Inclined sleepers have been hugely popular with parents of infants. However, the risks of these products have been known for months, during which time tens of thousands of inclined sleepers remained on the market. To address this, the Consumer Product Safety...
Valentine’s Day and divorce: How to get through both
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For some people, it is a day to celebrate love, give gifts and maybe have a romantic evening. However, this is certainly not the case for everyone, particularly people who are going through a divorce. For those in this...