About Me

Understanding the Basics of Consumer, Financial and Personal Injury Law

Up until nine months ago, I always considered myself above everyone else when it came to having good credit. I paid my bills on time and never went a day late on rent. I became the epitome of what a good consumer should be. But after losing my job after 12 years of faithfulness and hard work, my ego took a hit and so did my credit and finances. Humbled, broke and unable to pay my bills, I decided to file bankruptcy. I couldn't get a job right away and the only way to stay afloat was to start over. My bankruptcy attorney helped me do that. I started this blog to teach you how to come back from a financial and personal disaster with your life intact. I hope that you find the legal counsel you need to rebuild your life as well.

House Arrest: Are You Qualified?

Posted on April 4, 2015

House arrest could be an option in certain conditions. It is a legitimate form of punishment that the courts seriously consider in some cases. Whether or not you qualify for house arrest depends on several factors.  What Is House Arrest? Some people mistakenly believe that house arrest is 24/7 confinement to the home. This is not necessarily true. In some instances, people are allowed to leave their homes and seek employment, go to school, and attend other activities. [Read More]

Understanding The Divorce And Custody Process

Posted on March 26, 2015

If you are married but have decided to get divorced, you may wonder what steps await before you can call yourself single again. Divorce can be a long, drawn-out process, depending on how many differences there are in what each party hopes to obtain. Here is a summary of the order of events you will need to partake in before the judge signs the paperwork saying you are officially not married anymore. [Read More]

Can't Make Your Child Support Payment This Month? Four Rules You Should Follow

Posted on March 16, 2015

What happens when you need to modify your child support agreement? If something happens that makes it impossible for you to meet your support obligation, there's a right way and a wrong way to handle it. This tips in this article will help you take the right steps.  1.) Always Try To Contact The Other Parent  If you can't meet your child support obligation, let the other parent know as soon as possible. [Read More]

What You Should Know About Failed Back Syndrome And SSDI

Posted on March 4, 2015

If you have a back ailment and the symptoms are not being relieved by medical procedures and treatment, this puts you in a difficult situation for several reasons. You will need to know what can be done to make sure you have enough income to live on when you can no longer work. What Failed Back Syndrome is Failed back surgery syndrome is a condition that causes pain, discomfort, and disability after you have had spine surgery, such as a laminectomy for a ruptured disk, to try to alleviate your symptoms. [Read More]