8 Ways To Survive Divorce Court

If you are divorcing, being able to get along well enough with your spouse to work out at least some issues ahead of time is ideal. Divorce, however, is seldom that simple and the issue that surrounds divorce, including child custody, support and visitation, property and debt division and more, are often contentious and emotionally-charged. When divorce court becomes inevitable, you can take action to help ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. [Read More]

Barn Injuries And Workers' Compensation Claims

Working with horses can be exciting, but it can also be dangerous at times. Injuries are common around the barn, so understanding the process for filing a workers' compensation claim is essential when you work in the equine industry. Here are three tips you can use to ensure your horse-related work injuries don't cause you undue financial strain in the future. 1. Make sure that you file your claim as quickly as possible once an injury is sustained. [Read More]

3 Steps To Take If Your Spouse Is Arrested

Receiving a phone call from a local jail can be an alarming event-- most people don't expect their spouse to be charged with a crime, arrested, and taken to jail. But if you find yourself in that situation, it is important to react appropriately in order to minimize the consequences of your spouse's actions. Take the following steps after learning that your spouse has been arrested: Keep the Phone Call Brief [Read More]

Self-Employed? Learn About Special Bankruptcy Exemptions For Tools Of The Trade

If you're in business for yourself, you may be scared of bankruptcy because you're afraid that you'll be forced to liquidate the very tools of your trade. If you're a plumber, for example, you may need that electric wad cutter to stay in business. If you're a carpenter, you won't be very competitive if you're deprived of your circular saw and your power drills. Fortunately, the bankruptcy courts take this into consideration. [Read More]