Depending on various aspects of your marriage, you may qualify to receive alimony payments from your soon-to-be ex-spouse. However, there are three types of alimony you may be eligible for and, you may be given a choice about which to receive. Here's more information about each type to help you determine the option that's best for you. Lump-Sum Alimony This type of alimony is just as it sounds. Instead of monthly payments, you receive a large sum of money upfront when your divorce case settles. [Read More]

If you were involved in an auto accident that left you injured, the insurance company may offer you a settlement to close out your case. If you have not yet completed your medical treatment and are not healed, you should not accept the offer. Here are a few of the reasons why.  You Do Not Know If Your Issues Will Resolve The top reason why you should not settle a case with the insurance company before your medical treatment is complete is because you do not know if your issues or injuries will fully resolve or not. [Read More]

If you are in a car accident, it can be difficult to keep track of everything that needs to be done at the scene and afterwards. Obviously the first priority is to make sure that everyone is safe and/or gets necessary medical attention. After that, you'll need to exchange information with the other driver and get in touch with third parties, like the police. If the accident is severe enough that you need to pursue a personal injury suit, here are five things to remember. [Read More]

If you're upside down in mortgages or other loans, you may want to know how you can get some relief. While bankruptcy might be something you prefer to avoid, you may be surprised to know that a chapter 13 can benefit you in a number of ways, including eliminating a large portion of your debt without sacrificing your home or car. If you're looking for a way out without going to extremes, here are several wonderful ways a chapter 13 bankruptcy can minimize those debts. [Read More]