Posted by Steven Harris | Family Law
What is a stepparent adoption? This adoption type is where the husband or wife, adopts their spouse’s child or children. This type of adoption can be simple and not as difficult as other adoption types. If there is parental consent from the biological parent, then the proceeding will usually go smoothly. Whereabouts of the biological …
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Posted by Steven Harris | Bankruptcy
Do you have a lot of student loan debt? Thinking of filing bankruptcy for student loans debt relief? In short, a person cannot get rid of most student loans by filing bankruptcy. Usually, the only way possible to discharge these loans is by death or permanent disability. However, it is recommended to talk to your …
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Posted by Steven Harris | Divorce
Typically, the custodial parent gets the Child Tax Credit, which is a federal tax credit. In general, the custodial parent is the parent who has physical custody of the child for most of the calendar year. A noncustodial parent can claim the credit if the parents signed an agreement to that effect or the noncustodial …
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Posted by Steven Harris | Divorce
Divorce is hard for everyone, but it is especially hard on children. Kids don’t always understand why their parents aren’t in love anymore, especially if they are very young. It can also be very difficult to learn that the security of a two-parent home is not going to be a reality anymore. Fortunately, there are …
Posted by Steven Harris | Divorce
Divorce is a complicated and time-consuming process. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to take care of it online? You may be surprised to learn that you can, if you are filing for an uncontested divorce. Keep reading to learn the steps you can take to file for divorce online in Alabama. 1. Determine …
Posted by Steven Harris | Divorce
Yes, you can. Not every divorce requires court proceedings. There is usually no court if you and your spouse are in agreement about the particulars of the divorce, including: Financial matters The division of shared assets Custody matters pertaining to children under 19 years of age In this case, you can file for what’s known …
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Posted by Steven Harris | Divorce
If you’re looking into divorce options and currently trying to figure out what works best for yourself and your spouse, you’ve probably run into the terms ‘uncontested divorce’ and ‘no-fault divorce.’ Most uncontested divorces are no fault since they are usually claiming the grounds of divorce as irreconcilable differences and not something that is someone’s fault …
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Posted by Steven Harris | Divorce, Family Law
In an amicable uncontested divorce, how do you keep it from ruining your credit? The first step to maintaining your credit score after a divorce is final is communication. Talk with your former partner about maintaining your current credit score. That way, they know what your goals are. Part of good communication is letting your …
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Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy
Now that you have filed for bankruptcy, the next thing you want to know is where you have to go to Court. The place where you attend court is called the proper venue. The venue is determined based on where you have lived for the previous 180 days. However, if you have moved in the …
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Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy
Imagine checking your email and you notice a message from the Internal Revenue Service. The email states that you owe for back taxes. What do you do now? Can bankruptcy help with those tax debts? Bankruptcy can affect your tax debt differently depending on several factors. With either type of bankruptcy (Chapter 7 or Chapter …
