Bankruptcy: Deciding If It Is Right For You

Many veterans have been disappointed by the infamous Veterans Affairs (VA) decision letter for disability compensation. A denial at the end of your decision letter may feel like a defeat, but if you're legitimately suffering from issues caused by military service, your problem is more administrative than anything. Don't give up; by understanding the VA claim system's habits and expectations, you could get closer to an appeal approval. Are Appeals Possible?

If you have been charged with a crime but you weren't there at the time it occurred, then an alibi defense would be applicable to your case. Here are three things you should know about this defense, along with two actual cases where an alibi was the primary defense.  1. You will need to find ways to strengthen this defense. You need to offer evidence to increase the credibility of your defense.

No one goes in to a marriage expecting it to end, but if you find yourself in a situation where your differences are irreconcilable, you need to figure out an exit strategy that will protect your interests. Unfortunately, people who are going through a divorce may never have been in that position before and, as such, have a poor understanding of the process. Below, you'll find a guide to some questions you should be sure to ask your divorce lawyer.

Finding yourself in a situation where you need to declare bankruptcy can be one of the most difficult and stressful periods of anyone's life. Many people go in to a bankruptcy proceeding with no idea of what to expect, and the desperation that comes from realizing that you're unable to pay your debts and rectify your financial situation can lead to compounding stress. The best way to combat that stress is to work hard to stay informed.

Military families often have to comply with special rules that don't apply to civilians, and the same is true when it comes to getting a divorce. Though the process of divorcing is relatively the same, there are a couple of differences that must be taken into account if you want to successfully separate from your spouse. Establishing Residency All states require people to establish residency before they can file for divorce.

Employers routinely use criminal records to make hiring decisions. The type of information your potential employer is allowed to access depends on federal and state laws. State laws vary a lot, but employers are generally allowed to access past criminal convictions, but not arrests (records of arrest that do not result in convictions or guilty pleas). Irrespective of what your potential employers allowed to access, there are a few measures you can take to protect yourself.

When you file for divorce, you may face financial obligations for your spouse beyond separating your marital assets. Depending on the state in which you live, the length of your marriage and your two incomes, you may have to pay your former spouse alimony for a number of years until they are able to get on their feet financially. Calculating alimony is done by following a formula, and if you are ordered to pay alimony, you must pay the allotted amount each month just as you would pay child support.