Most Mobile area residents have at least one credit card. In fact, the average American has four credit cards. Making monthly payments on these credit cards can be challenging for some people, especially if they have lost their job or have many other unexpected...
The pause on student loan payments, precipitated by the current recession, has provided financial relief for many Americans. Since March 2020, borrowers have experienced forbearance on all loans owned by the U.S. Department of Education. This arrangement not only...
The penalties that can be imposed upon criminal conviction can be life altering, and not in a good way. But in order to obtain those convictions, prosecutors have to put in a lot of time and effort to build their case. After all, the burden of proof is on them. In...
For a lot of people, their children are the most important thing to them. This means that child custody and visitation can become a focus point during the divorce process. Yet, even once you reach some sort of resolution regarding child custody, whether through...
In Alabama and throughout the United States, researchers, legislators and law enforcement pay attention to auto accident statistics to determine how they happen and act to prevent them. Because crashes cause personal injury and death, this is a worrisome problem. In...
There are two types of personal bankruptcy that Alabama residents may consider when they are stuck under the weight of burdensome financial debt. The first is Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which involves the liquidation or sale of a debtor’s assets to pay off their creditors....
Even when you are not doing anything wrong, no one wants to let the police search their car. Unfortunately, some circumstances can allow police to search your car without your permission. The police searching your car may be the only opportunity for them to file drug...
In Alabama, people can be confronted with criminal charges unexpectedly. This might happen due to a physical confrontation, a traffic violation, a random encounter with law enforcement, or for a seemingly minor incident. Some people make the situation worse by...
Being bitten by a dog could result in significant injuries and damages. In Alabama, the law permits a person who suffers a dog bite injury to pursue the owner for compensation. Under certain circumstances, the owner of a dog is liable if their dog bites or injures...
In Alabama, being arrested for driving under the influence can result in significant legal, personal and financial challenges. These incidents can impact anyone regardless of the type of work they do. Even people who are trusted with children and work in law...
