2016

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

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.

Domestic Abuse & Child Custody: 3 Answers To Your Most Pressing Questions

Divorce and custody cases are hard enough, but add a history of domestic violence and the situation gets a lot more complicated. Below are answers to three common questions you might have for your family law attorney that pertain to domestic abuse and child custody. 1. If My Ex Abused Me, Does That Mean I Can Get Full Custody? Unfortunately, allegations of abuse aren't enough to keep your ex from gaining custody.

3 Things Every New Parent Should Do

Becoming a parent for the first time is often one of the most amazing events in a person's life. There are few things that can compare to welcoming a child into the family and feeling the unconditional love that a parent has for a child. But becoming a parent also comes with immense responsibility. In addition to the emotional and day-to-day financial aspects, it is also important for new parents to create a plan in the event that they die before their child reaches adulthood.