Filing for bankruptcy is a solution the United States federal and state laws provide for debts you cannot pay. While bankruptcy is often presumed to result from squandering or mismanaging money, it’s not always so. You can end up bankrupt due to medical bills, divorce, student loans or catastrophic emergencies. Learn more about bankruptcy, its…
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Child custody is one of the most difficult decisions for a family to make. It’s also one that many couples find stressful and overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to approach the decision with guidance from social and governmental entities that are legally mandated to help guide you through all of the decisions you’re faced…
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Cohabitation is a common practice that couples use before formalizing their relationship with marriage or as a substitute for marriage. Couples who choose cohabitation do so to avoid the cost of a wedding or divorce when they break up, to know each other better in a shared space, or fail to see the point in…
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Benefits of a Prenuptial or Antenuptial Agreement A prenuptial agreement is often seen as a way to protect both people financially in the event of a divorce. However, there are other benefits to signing one, including increased intimacy and communication before marriage. Here are four key reasons to consider getting a prenup: Prevent financial stress…
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The process of adopting a child can be a long and complicated ride, with far more financial and legal roadblocks than most people assume. Generally, there are three main channels of adoption in the United States: with the help of a private attorney or a local adoption agency, internationally, and through the foster care system….
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