Becoming a parent means assuming a number of daunting responsibilities that will last for many years to come. Bearing the burden of providing things such as financial support, education, and guidance on becoming a good person is something most parents happily do, but caution is called for if there is any question about a child’s...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers a lot of relief for individuals who have no reasonable way to pay off financial obligations to creditors, but it is a liquidation process, so anyone considering this legal option should first understand what is required in exchange for relieving a petitioner from paying outstanding debt. The ultimate purpose of a...

When parents fight over child custody issues, the child in question already exists, and is not merely a possibility in the future. However, with advances in technology, conception and reproduction are changing at a rapid pace. Storing eggs and/or embryos to reserve the ability to have a child in the future is a choice more...

Few would dispute the fact that deciding to file for bankruptcy is a hard decision that usually comes after attempts to ease the financial overload fail. Once this decision is made, however, it may seem that all one has to do is file for bankruptcy and wait for the court to discharge any outstanding debts....

Getting married is generally considered one of the greatest events in a person’s life. The early days of a marriage often seem ripe with possibility and evoke excitement about what is to come as the couple moves through life together. Contemplating that the relationship could end in divorce is not something most people want to...

The primary purpose of bankruptcy is to relieve someone of debt that they are unable to pay. People accumulate debt for a number of reasons, which are not always voluntary. Unemployment, injuries, and the onset of medical conditions are all unfortunate scenarios that people deal with everyday. If a person falls behind on a financial...

The motivation behind filing for bankruptcy for a lot of people is to stop the persistent phone calls and letters from creditors. Constant harassment from creditors can greatly affect a person’s life and leave them feeling overwhelmed and helpless. This disruption is especially problematic if the phone calls start happening at work, as this can...

Being arrested on suspicion of committing a crime is one of the scariest events a person can experience. Even if the person knows why police are arresting him or her, the loss of control and resulting feeling of helplessness are difficult to process. This sense of fear is exponentially heightened when the person is taken...

Facing overwhelming financial obligations is a situation no one wants to encounter, but sudden events, such as long-term unemployment, major illness, or serious injury can completely derail a person’s financial situation. Bankruptcy exists to give people a fresh start when mountains of debt threaten to swallow their future. The government, in an effort to discourage...

People tend to measure their success based on the two parameters; the health and happiness of their families and their level of financial stability. Financial stability is often achieved after years of sacrifice and work, so the effect of divorce on the structure of a family’s finances can be significant. Because of its importance, the...