If you have minor children, sharing custody with your ex can be the hardest part of divorce. You have to go days or sometimes weeks without seeing your kids. You also have no control over what happens when your children are with your ex. The only thing harder than...
There Is A Solution
Nashua Legal Issues Blog
Is any refuge safe from debt collectors? Not anymore
When your debts have spiraled out of your control and you can’t even make the minimum payments on all your bills, you quickly learn to dread the sound of your phone ringing. You aren’t so thrilled to see the mailman arrive, either. Every call and letter seems to bring...
What are the 5 psychological stages of a divorce?
The emotional journey you undergo during a divorce is similar to a ride on the metro. To get to your destination, you must pass through specific stops. How long you spend at each station determines how long it takes you to get to the end. Your spouse must complete the...
Don’t take on new debt during bankruptcy without permission
A Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to pay back a portion of what you owe over three to five years (depending on your circumstances). During that time, you have relief from creditor calls and other collection actions. Plus, you will have a reasonable monthly payment on...
Here is why personal bankruptcy filings are down in the U.S.
The American economy remains troubled at the beginning of 2021. Millions are unemployed, and it is not clear when they will be allowed to return to work. Without a regular income, except possibly unemployment insurance, their credit card debt may be spiraling out of...
Why do parents who share custody use special texting apps?
You were married for years. You share children, and even though you're divorcing, you both want what's best for the kids. The idea that you need to download a special app on your phone just to communicate with your ex may seem silly. However, there are good reasons...
When does spousal support end after your divorce?
Joining finances during marriage and making strategic decisions for the benefit of the household can leave one spouse financially dependent on the other. Having someone stay home is often more fiscally responsible than paying for child care and outsourcing other...
Developing a custody agreement and parenting plan for a special needs child
Rearing a child with special needs can be hard on a marriage. If you and your spouse are divorcing – for whatever reason – you will need to take the needs of your child into consideration as you work out your custody agreement and parenting plan. Whether your child...
Parenting issues you and your ex may disagree on
After you get divorced, you still have to co-parent your child with your ex. It’s best to have similar strategies and viewpoints, as that lets the child know what to expect. Parents need to cooperate, even when their own relationship has ended. Co-parents disagree all...
What debts can you discharge when you file for bankruptcy?
There are many ways to handle your debt, but many of them can cost you more in the long run. Companies that offer for-profit services like debt settlement or consolidation loans can give someone temporary relief but won't resolve the debt that caused the issue to...