When the courts discharge the balances on your unsecured lines of credit in a bankruptcy filing, they absolve you of the obligation to repay those debts in the future. While your discharge will help you by freeing up your financial resources, it can also limit your...
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What types of spousal support are available in New Jersey?
In many marriages, one spouse earns more than the other spouse even when both work full-time jobs. If a divorce becomes imminent, the lesser earning spouse feels concerned about how they will support themselves. One effective way to combat financial concerns in your...
How is child custody decided?
In any child custody case, the main concern is the health and wellbeing of the children involved. It should be your goal, as well as the court’s, to make sure that your children get through this situation as healthily as possible. Divorces can be emotionally and...
Real estate scams that affect many New Jersey residents
Real estate and property scams have likely been around since early humans first began trading with one another. The promise of earning lucrative rewards attracts many to the industry, most of them honest and aboveboard. Unfortunately, real estate also attracts those...
Should you divorce because of emotional abuse from your spouse?
This question is not easy to answer. The response may be vastly different for each person affected by spousal emotional abuse in New Jersey, this nation or the world. What is clear, though, is this: the impact of a spouse's continually abusive behavior on their...
What does bankruptcy do for you?
“Filing bankruptcy” means that you will be discharging or eliminating some of your debts. Depending on your situation, you may choose to file for one kind of bankruptcy over the other form. These are Chapter 13 and Chapter 7. You may have gotten sick or lost your job....
What should you know about Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Many people have a false perception of bankruptcy as a sign of failure or financial inexperience. The reality is that when unplanned hardships like personal injuries, severe illnesses and job loss happen, bankruptcy offers hundreds of thousands of Americans a way to...
What must sellers disclose when selling a home in New Jersey?
The word "disclosure" is a term commonly used in real estate law. It is essentially the act of informing potential buyers about anything wrong or imperfect with the property. In other words, a seller has a responsibility to disclose pertinent information about a...
How divorce impacts children
Going through a divorce is often a challenging experience for adults. Many don’t think about how much this milestone affects the children, though. There are several things that kids might worry about when their parents are going through a divorce. As the adult in the...
Who decides what you pay during Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Each kind of bankruptcy has different rules and requirements. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a popular form of personal bankruptcy that people also call a wage earner's plan. Those with higher incomes can still qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which allows them to protect...