Should You Establish A Special Needs Trust?

Having a family member with a physical or mental disability can present some unique challenges. Caring for these family members requires careful planning and consideration. Parents are especially concerned with ensuring that a disabled child will be provided for at all times. A special needs trust can offer a viable solution for parents looking to plan ahead for the care of a disabled child. Preserve Benefits  One of the reasons a parent might opt to set up a special needs trust is to offer access to financial assets without compromising their disabled child's benefit status. [Read More]

Steps To Take If Your Ex Will Not Obey The Divorce Decree

When your divorce is finalized, you and your ex will both receive a copy of the same document, which is called a divorce decree. Did you know, though, that this decree is a court-ordered decree? In other words, you both must follow what it says if you want to avoid legal problems in the future. If you are following it but your ex is not, here are some of the steps you can take to enforce what this document says. [Read More]

Three Benefits Of Hiring An Attorney For A Bankruptcy

If you're at your wit's end with creditors calling and making threats, including taking you to court, or perhaps you are facing a possible foreclosure on your home, you should not hesitate to call an attorney to discuss filing for bankruptcy. There are benefits to doing this, and the following are just three things a lawyer can do for you. They can stop or delay a foreclosure If you believe that your mortgage lender is about to issue a foreclosure notice or you have already received such notice, an attorney can stop the foreclosure process. [Read More]

Crucial Bankruptcy Questions

Filing for bankruptcy is usually the last option available for those in desperate financial straits. Unfortunately, many people, even those burdened with large debts, know very little about bankruptcy law and how the bankruptcy process works. This article looks at some of the most crucial questions surrounding this important topic. Should You File Under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? You typically have two options when filing for bankruptcy: filing under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. [Read More]