FAQs About Adopting a Child

Filing for bankruptcy is a financial decision that could have an impact on your household for several years. It is because of this, it is important that you assess your financial situation and determine if filing is the right move for you. If you are thinking of filing for bankruptcy, here are some considerations you need to make.  Are Your Debts Unsecured? Unsecured debts, such as medical bills and credit cards, are typically discharged in a bankruptcy.

Bailing a friend or loved one out of jail means you are taking the responsibility that the person being released from jail will show up to court when ordered. If the person you bailed out of jail does not show up to court as ordered, the bond you guaranteed will be revoked and you will be held legally responsible for paying for the losses the bail bond agency suffered because the person skipped their court date.

If someone near or dear to you is arrested, you may find yourself in the position of needing to post bail before you can get them out of jail. If the magistrate or judge is unwilling to allow the arrestee to bail themselves out on personal recognizance, you may need some help posting the cash bail set by the court. In these situations, you may want to reach out to a bail bondsman in your area who will reach a financial arrangement with you to get your loved one out of jail immediately.

Payday loans can come in handy when desperate times call for desperate measures. If you are not prepared in advance for an emergency like a car repair or a late rent payment, you may have no choice but to take out one of these loans. If you have a payday loan and are considering a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, you may be wondering if you can add that loan to your bankruptcy petition.

Parental alienation is sometimes a part of the divorce process. Not only can it be damaging to the relationship you have with your child, but it can make it difficult to successfully co-parent. If you suspect that your spouse is attempting to hurt your relationship with your child, here is what you need to know.  Is It Parental Alienation? It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between the normal feelings a child experiences during a divorce and parental alienation.

Not everyone has the luxury of having the funds to hire a lawyer. But it isn't just the money, as there can be a lot of time caught up in a trial. So, if you are having a real estate dispute and you would like to try to avoid going to court, here's what you need to do: 1. Head Straight to the Source. Whether it is a neighbor that you are fighting over a property line with or a property assessor who believe wrongly assessed your property's condition, you should get all parties involved together and discuss the situation.

The typical arrest for driving under the influence, or DUI, occurs when you are pulled over by a police officer, but being checked for DUI at a roadblock or checkpoint is also a possibility. Anyone concerned about the issue of driving under the influence should be aware of these so-called "sobriety checkpoints." This article takes a closer look at this law enforcement tactic.   State Laws   State laws vary regarding sobriety checkpoints. At one time there was some disagreement about whether these types of stops violated search and seizure laws.

Did you know that there are different kinds of divorces? The type of divorce you choose has a big impact on how long it takes, how much it costs, and what you might be entitled to receive. Here's when you might want to choose each type of divorce. Your Spouse Did Something Horrible and You Want Revenge If your spouse did something horrible, like cheating, abuse, abandonment, or bigamy, you might want to file for a fault divorce.