The repayment plan is the main feature of Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Instead of liquidating your major assets (as Chapter 7 bankruptcy does), you will spend the next three to five years making payments according to a specific plan. Once that plan reaches its conclusion,...
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3 types of documents you need for your ill loved one
When your loved one becomes ill life becomes incredibly stressful. Not only do you worry about getting them the care they need, but you also need to gather documents as fast as possible. Instead of panicking in the moment about needing these documents, consider having...
Why is it important to seek medical care after a car accident?
While some car accidents are minor, many others cause serious and life-altering injuries. In fact, an estimated 4.4 million Americans seek medical treatment following motor vehicle accidents every single year. Sadly, roughly 38,000 individuals die annually in traffic...
Identifying creditor harassment
If you fall behind on paying your bills, creditors will understandably try to contact you so you can pay. However, if the phone calls and mailed letters become excessive, then the creditors’ actions may border actual harassment. If you sense that the contact evolved...
How can your family avoid Indiana probate?
Many families have concerns about the length and cost of the probate process. In Indiana, some estates can avoid probate. Review available probate exemptions and consider estate planning strategies to qualify for simplified probate. Assets that bypass probate Indiana...
What happens to credit card debt when you divorce?
When you and your spouse make the decision to part ways, you must figure out what to with any assets and debts you currently share. If you and your ex were like many married couples and took out credit cards together, you may have questions about how much of your...
Personal bankruptcy may be less scary than you think
The word “bankruptcy” can conjure all kinds of dark and foreboding thoughts — loss of assets, destruction of credit, loss of credibility and more. But is it really as gloomy as the stigma might have you believe? Not necessarily. Over a five-year span, ending December...
Child custody definitions in Indiana
Your life changed in the blink of an eye. The future in front of you is one with an ex-spouse, with your children divided between the two of you. It may be a long road, but there is an end in sight, one that keeps your children in your life and lets you continue to...
Be sure to rely on an attorney for a real estate transaction
No matter if you are buying or selling a house in Indiana, you will no doubt need to rely on several professionals to help you. Have you given any thought to having a real estate attorney look over everything? Realtor.com explains why real estate attorneys are such a...
Do breath test devices yield accurate results?
Getting pulled over by a law enforcement officer on suspicion of drinking and driving can certainly cause your heart to race. This is especially true if you have recently enjoyed a few drinks. You may get asked to participate in a roadside breath test, which officers...
