If you’ve recently determined your debt load or a reduction in income necessitates a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing, you likely have a lot of questions – not only about the process, but about which debts can be reorganized or discharged. If you’re divorced and have alimony or child support obligations (or both), you may be wondering whether these debts are included in your Chapter 13 filing. Read on to learn more about how divorce-related obligations are treated during the bankruptcy process.…
Ride-sharing “taxi” services have become all the vogue recently. These services, which allow private car owners to pick up fare-paying customers, use apps and modern technology to connect drivers with potential users. In many cases, private drivers can charge lower fares than professional taxi drivers, who have to pay for expensive licensing and meet certain industry regulations and standards. But what should you do if you or a family member is involved in an accident with one of these private drivers?…
Over 8 million people in the United States identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, and around 3 million of those adults have had at least one child. Same-sex couples (including gay men) raising children are four times more likely than their different-sex counterparts to adopt a child, but for gay men, the process isn’t always easy. If you are keen to adopt a child, learn more about some of the legal issues gay men face, and find out what you need to do to navigate the system.…
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident in Florida, you may be dealing with more medical bills than you can handle. If your insurance company refuses to pay any more, you may need to consider a compensation suit to get the money you need from the party responsible for your accident. However, before you talk to a lawyer about building a case, you have to understand a few things about Florida’s unique accident compensation laws.…
If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy – either a Chapter 7 liquidation or a Chapter 13 reorganization and payment plan – you may be wondering how filing for bankruptcy will affect your ability to remain in your home. Luckily, there are a number of protections under bankruptcy law that can allow you to keep your home, as well as qualify for future mortgages. However, these laws continue to evolve, and these protections may change in the future.…
When people break up and form new relationships, things can become complex if children are involved. One particular complication that can develop is determining who is responsible for paying child support if or when a stepparent chooses to adopt his or her stepchild. On its face, this may seem like an easy question to answer, but there are a few cases where a biological parent may continue to be liable for child support after a stepparent assumes responsibility for the child.…
You might be dissatisfied with the settlement offer from the insurance company. However, you may never have realized that insurance companies use several strategies to convince you to accept a low offer. This may seem unethical, but remember that the fundamental goal of an insurance carrier is to make a profit – even while providing a financial service. Contact an auto accident lawyer from a site like http://www.lvaccident.com for a free consultation.…
Undoubtedly, everyone is fully aware that riding a motorcycle poses a much more significant risk that operating a car. Research suggests that the amount of injuries and cost of medical care and treatment is also significantly more for motorcyclist than it is for those drivers that are operating a vehicle in the event of an accident. Given the fact that a motorcycle doesn’t provide a shield of armor like a car, the rider stands the chance of sustaining a number of injuries from direct impact.…
