7 Common Mistakes to Avoid in a Child Custody Battle

A custody battle can be emotional, overwhelming and expensive, but the last thing you want to do is let a mistake sabotage your case. During this time, it’s important to understand that your actions inside and outside of legal proceedings can have an impact on your child’s well-being and your relationship with them. Any negative feelings that lead to destructive behavior can put you at a huge ...

How Long Will a Bankruptcy Remain on My Credit Report?

Escalating job losses, declining home values and weakening consumer confidence pushed over a million of individuals into bankruptcy in 2008—during the midst of the Great Depression. While filings have declined since then—with fewer than 775,000 people filing in courts last year—bankruptcy remains a word that strikes fear. However, after other options are considered, bankruptcy may be the only ...

The Benefits of Filing for Bankruptcy

Deciding whether or not to declare bankruptcy is without a doubt one of the most difficult things you’ll ever have to face. The emotional toll that it will take on your self-esteem and financial future is tough to wrap your mind around, but unforeseen live events can cause bankruptcy—and the truth is—it’s not all bad news. Benefits of Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is neither inherently bad or good, but it ...

Understanding the Difference Between Physical and Legal Custody

In family law matters, child custody is broken down into two elements: physical and legal custody. While the terms are easy to confuse, they have the ability to operate independently of each other, and it’s common for physical and legal custody to be applied differently in a child custody case. As a parent, it is important you know the difference between the two terms and how they could affect you ...