A major concern for people who need help with debt relief is whether their retirement savings will remain intact. Fortunately, 401(k)s, IRAs, and most types of retirement plans are exempt from the reach of creditors. However, you will want to avoid doing anything with...
Estate plans should not be a secret
Some find it difficult to discuss any arrangements they have made regarding a will and the dispersal of assets. It can leave their spouses or children unprepared for handling the details of arranging the funeral, continuing to pay bills that come in and manage other...
Example of what not to do in a child custody dispute
A recent child custody dispute just east of Hernando County on the Florida Turnpike became so heated that it landed a man and woman far from home on the pages of a local newspaper. The man, 41, and woman, 35, are both from New York, though their altercation with...
How the economic stimulus can affect your Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Earlier this year, to combat the dramatic economic slowdown caused by the pandemic, Congress passed a wide-ranging economic stimulus package called the CARES Act that included $1,200 payments to tens of millions of Americans. Some of the law’s provisions can affect...
When parents divorce
Although being a parent can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, it can also be one of life’s biggest challenges. It goes without saying that divorce complicates parenthood, often with disputes about child custody and co-parenting that are a mix of law and...
