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5 Reasons Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Discharge May Be Denied

Posted on March 26, 2015

A chapter 7 bankruptcy filing can be one of most effective tools for reducing or eliminating your personal debt, but there are strict guidelines regarding the discharge. A failure to comply with any of the numerous provisions will likely result in the courts denying the discharge of your debt. The following is a brief overview of some of the things you want to avoid doing to ensure your chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge is approved. [Read More]

Can You Sue Over A Physical Attack Even If There Wasn't A Criminal Case?

Posted on March 17, 2015

Were you the victim of a physical attack? You probably thought that the person who attacked you would be charged with the crime, convicted and punished. But not everybody who commits a crime gets convicted (or even charged). How, then, can you get any justice for your injuries and suffering? When the criminal courts fail you, you can turn to the civil courts instead.  What's The Difference Between Criminal And Civil Court? [Read More]

You Just Received Notice Of A Consultative Doctor's Exam For SSA. Now What Do You Do?

Posted on March 5, 2015

If you've filed for Social Security disability benefits, you may find yourself opening a letter telling you that you've been scheduled for a consultative doctor's examination in order to evaluate your condition. What does this mean? How does it affect your claim? Here's what you should know before you go to the examination. 1.) You need to contact the disability examiner at DDS (Disability Determination Services). You've been scheduled for the consultative exam because there isn't enough information in your medical file to officially approve or deny your claim. [Read More]

How Will A Divorce Affect Your Small Business?

Posted on February 23, 2015

If you're a small business owner, you may consider your business to be somewhat similar to your own child. After all, you've nursed it from its infancy, supported it (financially and sometimes physically) through tough times, and cheered on its success. Therefore, it makes some sense that when divorcing, you may fight for "custody" of your business the same way you would fight for custody of a child. Read on to learn more about how small business ownership is valued and handled in divorce cases. [Read More]