2018

Surviving A Wage Garnishment In A Few Simple Steps

Getting hit with a garnishment can be devastating to your budget. One of the positive points of a garnishment is that you are now paying off your debts when necessary. If you have been notified of a wage garnishment, you may need to do things to rearrange your life and how you will work out your budget. Here are a few simple tips for surviving a wage garnishment.  Hire an attorney to fight it

How Can You Make Your Spouse Move Out?

Your married relationship is coming to an end and living in the same house is causing you and your spouse a lot of strife. If you are like a lot of married couples, you and your significant other own the place, so how can you make your spouse leave if you are emotionally exhausted from having them around, and divorce is imminent? Unfortunately, kicking out a spouse who has just as much of a right to live in the house is you is not an easy feat.

Buying A Home? All About Contingency Clauses

Buying a home is a complex process and one in which you must consider a lot of variables. One important concept to keep mind when getting ready to purchase a house involves contingencies. These are conditions or clauses you place into a contract to protect you from any potential problems. This article examines some of the most important contingencies to consider putting into a home-buying agreement. Inspection One contingency clause you should absolutely insist upon is having the property inspected before the sale is final.

In It Together: What To Know About Shared Custody

For divorcing couples, there have never been more choices when it comes to child custody. Now often referred to as parenting plans, the parenting configurations available mean more choice but can also mean more confusion for parents trying to make a decision. Shared custody is one of the traditional choices, and there is a good reason for its popularity. Read on to find out about shared, or 50/50, parenting and see if it's the best choice for your family going forward.

More Medical Proof: The Social Security CME

When a medical condition has made it impossible for you to work at your job you may be able to get Social Security benefits. This program provides monthly payments to those who are too sick or hurt to work, but you must be prepared to show proof of your medical condition. When the Social Security Administration (SSA) requires more information about your medical issue, they may request that you undergo a consultative medical exam (CME).

Your SSI Hearing: What To Do

After months of a long application process for disability benefits, it may finally be time to appear at a SSI/SSDI hearing. Your actions and overall performance will be scrutinized by someone who will recommend whether benefits are granted to you or not. The hearing might mean a lot to you because you may desperately need money for help with medication, household bills and other items as a result of your disability.

Making It Through The Adoption Journey Without Losing Your Mind

The journey of becoming a parent doesn't always begin in a traditional manner. Sometimes, adopting a child to bring into the family is the path a family chooses to take. This process isn't easy and will require you to find some strength within yourself. So, how do you get through this long, drawn-out process without losing your mind? Here are a few tips that can help you maintain your sanity as you navigate the roads to adoption.

Being Sued For Child Support? 4 Steps You Should Take To Keep Your Payments Affordable

If you're being sued for child support, but you can't afford what they're asking for, you need to take matters into your own hands. You need to take steps to ensure that the child support that's ordered is an amount that you can afford. Luckily, there are some things you can do to keep those payments affordable, and still contribute to the care of your child. Here are four steps that will help you through the process.

Don't Speak Up: It Could Jeopardize Your Case

If you have been in an auto accident, you may soon be receiving a phone call. This call will come from the other party's insurance adjuster. In the days following an accident, you may not be at your best, and this call can come as a surprise. Read on to learn how the timing and everything else about this call have been carefully calculated to catch you off guard. What is the purpose of the call?

5 Reasons To Contact A Divorce Attorney When Considering Divorce

Deciding whether to divorce your spouse can be a difficult and stressful choice to make. While no one enjoys going through this huge life change, it often times is the best option for many couples. If you're considering going through a divorce, it's a good idea to contact an attorney so that you have someone with divorce law experience on your side. They can help you throughout the decision-making process as well as the divorce if you choose to go through with it.