Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy will stop the clock on a foreclosure, giving homeowners a period of months or years to determine their next step. The two types of personal bankruptcy are Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which usually lasts for three to four months, and a Chapter 13, which typically lasts for three to five years. Any delay …
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Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy, Divorce
Bankruptcy or divorce: which comes first? Before prioritizing bankruptcy or divorce, a couple should determine whether they want to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy case lasts a few months and can wipe the slate clean quick and fast. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy lasts three to five …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law
Crafting and sticking to a co-parenting plan is easier with software apps, which allow parents to create, describe, and track all types of data. Google’s free consumer apps provide parents with tools that allow quick, easy, and comprehensive collaboration. A parent can download all of the files they create to create paper documents for their …
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Posted by Jonathan Koza | Harris Firm LLC
When you visit the doctor’s office, you usually trust the diagnosis and subsequent prescription. However, what happens if you were prescribed the wrong medicine? Medical malpractice affects millions of Americans every year. So what can you do if it happens to you? Who Made the Mistake? If you were prescribed the wrong medication, your first …
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Posted by Jason Overton | 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 Devin O'Dell | 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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 A. 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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