Whether you’re in the process of having your debts discharged through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or are reorganizing your debts in a Chapter 13, your taxes will look a little different this year. But it’s important to file; if you don’t file a tax return for the year in which your bankruptcy estate was open, your case could be dismissed or converted, costing you money. Read on to learn more about how declaring bankruptcy can affect your federal income taxes.…
Are you getting ready to start a new construction project? You may need to have a building constructed from scratch for commercial or residential purposes. No matter your reason for having something built for you, it’s important to hire a construction lawyer to walk you through the entire process. There are certain issues that may arise, and it helps to have a legal professional there to turn to, when you need guidance and assistance.…
Ordinarily, you don’t have the right to deny the other parent their visitation rights. However, there are exceptional cases in which you may block the other parent’s access to their child, at least temporarily. Here are four examples of such cases:
If There Are Preexisting Engagements
If the parent shows up without notice or prior arrangement, then you don’t have to cancel the child’s plans or your plans and let the other parent have them.…
Although it’s possible to go through a divorce without getting attorneys involved, there are several situations when you should have an attorney as well as your spouse. The following are a few of the most common situations:
You have children
It is important to have a custody agreement that specifies whether one of you will get full custody or joint custody. All situations regarding visitation need to be specified as well.…
Being charged with a DUI can turn a night out on the town into a nightmare riddled with worry. Not only do you need to be concerned about a DUI conviction and any fines and jail time you may face, you may wonder how a DUI charge would affect your driver’s licensing privilege and your ability to insure your vehicle. Fortunately, there are a few ways to deal with the nightmare of a DUI charge so it doesn’t impact you severely in the future.…
When you have an original product that you think will take the world by storm, you need to patent it. If you do not, someone else can come up with the same idea, patent it, and make a bundle of money off an idea you probably had first. Do not spend the rest of your life wondering if you could have been the next Edison.
Get a patent and get going.…
In the aftermath of a serious car accident, you will need to be prepared to protect your rights as it can be common for legal action to be necessary for recovering damages that were suffered as a result of this incident. When you find yourself needing to address an automobile accident, you will want to be equipped with some basic information so that you will understand how you should respond.…
Construction work is one of the most dangerous careers to get into, especially when it involves working at high heights. It is up to an employer to implement rules that can keep their employees safe. If you fell and suffered a severe injury at a construction site due to the negligence of your employer, you might be able to sue. However, a lawyer can help you attempt getting workers compensation benefits before moving forward with a lawsuit.…
If you have finally made the decision to declare bankruptcy, you may have heard about the different types of “chapters”. Derived from the chapters of the federal bankruptcy code, these two main types of bankruptcy filings are usually the most popular for people who are single filers (and not filing for business purposes). These two types of bankruptcy filings are quite different, and both have their advantages and disadvantages. To assist you in determining which type of filing would be best for you, read below to learn a little about each type.…
Many people assume that the concept of common-law marriage is a thing of the past, but this way to be married still exists in some locations. Another widely-held misconception about common-law marriage is that you must live together for a certain amount of time to call yourself married. In fact, the requirement to cohabit is just one of many common law marriage requirements. Read on to learn more about this unique form of marriage.…
