Coping With Legal Issues

3 Steps An Attorney Will Help You With When Renting Your House

28 April 2017

If you do not have a lot of equity in your home but need to move out of it for any reason, you might be considering renting it out. Renting a home is a great option in many situations, but it also results in you becoming a landlord. If you have never been involved with rental properties before, it will be wise to seek help from a real estate attorney. The attorney you hire will help you with multiple things, including the following three steps.

Hire An Experienced Divorce Attorney To Represent You When You Decide To End Your Marriage

26 April 2017

Ideally when a couple gets married, the feeling is that their marriage will last forever. So it's highly unlikely that the individuals went into their marriage knowing that it would likely end in a divorce. Feuds and all kinds of disagreements could arise over time, which ultimately makes them decide to dissolve their marriage. When based upon your disagreements you decide to end the marriage, the first thing you should do is hire a divorce attorney from a place like Ritter & LeClere APC Attorneys At Law to represent you.

3 Things You Should Know Before Applying For Disability Benefits

25 April 2017

There are many people who experience some sort of accident, or tragedy so that they are no longer able to work anymore. In this case, they might need disability benefits. These are benefits from the government that are given to people who are considered disabled and unable to work. Although many people receive these benefits, there are strict rules that must be adhered to in order to receive the benefits. Here are some things you need to know about receiving these benefits.

Three Situations In Which You May Qualify For Loss Of Earnings Benefits As Part Of Your Workers Compensation Settlement

25 April 2017

Most states have laws that require workers' compensation insurance companies to compensate accident victims whose injuries cause loss of earnings. If your state has such a provision, then you may be able to get the benefits under these conditions (among others): You Have Returned to Work at A Lower Wage There are many reasons a worker may be paid lower earnings after an injury. For example, you may not qualify for full earnings if you haven't healed completely and can't work at your pre-injury rate.

Can You Prevent A Wage Garnishment?

20 April 2017

Wage garnishment can make it challenging for you to meet your financial obligations each month. Ideally, you should take action before the garnishment is ordered to prevent it. If not, there are still some steps you can take to potentially stop the garnishment after it has started. To help you explore your options, here are some steps you can take before and after the garnishment to prevent the deductions.   Communicate With the Creditor 

4 Things You Should Never Do While Going Through A Divorce

20 April 2017

There is no doubt that going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult and the process can bring out feelings of anger and sadness in the parties involved. But your actions during a divorce can play a big role in how smoothly the divorce process goes. Acting out of anger and spite often backfires and can just cause problems in the long run. If you're planning to get divorced soon, avoid doing the following:

How to Understand a Separation Agreement

20 April 2017

When a marriage has broken down, you might think of separating and potentially divorcing their spouse. While it isn't always necessary to have one written up, you can create an agreement of separation to determine how certain financial obligations will be divided during this time. This agreement can be similar to a divorce decree, except that you are still married, and many couples do get back together and it doesn't always lead to a divorce.

4 Consequences of Not Preparing a Will

20 April 2017

Thinking about the end of your life and drafting a will may not be the most uplifting activities, but they are necessary if you want to provide financial safeguards to your loved ones in case you pass away unexpectedly. Since it is impossible to predict when you will die, it is important to bite the bullet and prepare a will if you have not done so already. It is also a good idea to keep your will current if there are major changes in your personal relationships or financial status.