Sharing child custody after a breakup or divorce is harder than most parents expect. As a responsible parent, you probably worry about what is going on with your children when you are not there to look out for them. When you know that your co-parent is responsible and...
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If money is tight on a fixed income, a bankruptcy may help
When you live on a fixed income, it can sometimes be difficult to get by. A sudden or unexpected expense may make you wonder how you’ll pay your bills. You may turn to your credit cards to cover what you owe. If you end up having too much debt on those credit cards,...
How to handle communications with your ex during a divorce
Once one of you files for divorce, you and your ex probably don't have much positive to say to or about one another. All of your negative feelings from your marriage and about the divorce can make effective communication between former spouses nearly impossible. You...
The holidays, bankruptcy and you: What to know
The holiday season is right around the corner, but it’s hard to be merry when your finances are in terrible shape. If you’ve been struggling with money problems for a while, you may already be contemplating bankruptcy. Should you file now, however, or wait until the...
How the gaps in your health insurance could result in bankruptcy
Overwhelming debt levels that lead to bankruptcy are not just issues for people who can't keep a job or control their spending habits. Debt can happen to anyone, even those with good jobs and what they perceive as good insurance benefits. Serious injuries or major...
When is the best time to divorce if you have children?
Many marriages break down once the reality of daily life with the other person sets in. For childless couples, divorce is the obvious answer. Yet, if you have children, the decision is more complicated. Many will tell you that divorce is bad for children, and you...
Don’t dismiss the idea of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy too fast
If given the choice, many people would choose Chapter 7 bankruptcy over Chapter 13. After all, Chapter 7 offers a totally fresh start and is quicker, while Chapter 13 is longer and requires you to repay some of your debts over time. However, if you don’t qualify for...
Questions to answer as you prepare for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
You hope there never comes a day when you have to prepare for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, but there’s no way of knowing what the future holds. If you do find yourself in this position, there are a variety of questions you must answer. Doing so will help you better...
Is it time to modify child support?
You and your ex-spouse have always had a decent relationship since the end of your marriage. You’ve paid support for years. You’ve only ever missed one payment, and that was because you ended up being sick and hospitalized. Since then, you’ve done everything right,...
Debt in America: An overview of credit debt
If you’ve been worried about your credit card debt becoming overwhelming and hurting your finances, you’re not alone. There are many people in America who have debt, and it’s extremely common to see people struggling with those debts. As of 2020, revolving debt, which...