How To Handle Marital Debt When You Divorce

Posted on: 24 February 2015

The finances involved in a divorce don't just involve splitting assets. Divorce settlements include dividing repayment of your outstanding debts as well. But just because the court says who should pay what doesn't mean it will happen. You need to take steps to protect your credit, especially if you are a joint credit card holder or co-borrower on a loan. It won't matter how the court divides the payment of marital debts between you, creditors will continue to hold both of you responsible.
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At The Scene: Three Things You Should Never Do If You've Been In A Car Accident

Posted on: 12 February 2015

There's never a good time for a car accident, but a car accident can turn into a horrible situation if there are injuries involved. Unfortunately, legal help is sometimes needed to make sure you're properly compensated for an accident. Since an accident with injuries is something people rarely deal with, it's easy to make a mistake in the post-accident haze. Certain things you do or say can actually impact your ability to receive compensation.
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Identifying The Two Forms Of Employee Retaliation

Posted on: 5 February 2015

Workers compensation is an area of law that has its fair share of intricacies. While these issues were settled by the mutual agreement between workers and employers during the 1900s, certain employees are dealing with another kind of issue today: retaliation. If that's your case, then please keep on reading as this article helps you identify two forms of employee retaliation. Employee retaliation cases are on the rise In a 2013 article published on The Wall Street Journal, James Hagerty reported that the number of employee retaliation cases had doubled compared to a decade ago.
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How To Bring More Attention To A Social Security Claim

Posted on: 29 January 2015

The social security claim system can seem daunting, and can be discouraging after a denial. Whether you're filing for the first time or working on an appeal, there are ways to enhance your claim that may attract a more interested and thorough look by claims officials. Consider a few claims enhancement techniques to add to your next social security claim. Denials Are Not Permanent The problem with traditional medical claims is that they're often in black and white text format.
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