There are several family matters that are discussed during a divorce. Couples will often talk about asset division and alimony. However, divorcing parents usually have a major pressing matter that is more important to discuss: child custody. Whether both parents will...
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How to protect yourself from your spouse’s debt during divorce
Divorce is never easy, especially when your spouse is carrying significant debt. Emotions can run high, but staying focused on your well-being is essential. Whether you’re dealing with shared credit cards, loans or a mortgage, your spouse’s financial obligations could...
If you have a repayment plan, does Chapter 13 actually help?
With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it’s clear that the benefit is eliminating your debt. You do have to liquidate some non-exempt assets to do so. Creditors may get partial payments based on this liquidation process. But after that, other debts will be forgiven, and you get a...
