Many of us have been there: having thousands of dollars in credit card bills or medical bills and not knowing how they will get paid. Maybe you’ve been laid off from your job or you’ve been injured and not able to work for a period of time. Bankruptcy is a way for a...
Suffering an injury from a car accident can be a horrible experience. Aside from the physical pain you experience, there can be emotional trauma and financial difficulties. You may decide that a personal injury lawsuit is your best option – but you shouldn’t wait too...
Protective orders are court injunctions that prohibit an individual from engaging in behavior or actions that another person might take as threatening or with an intent to harm them. When a person files a motion in court against another person to get them to stay away...
If you have a family business, then you’re probably worried about what’s going to happen to it during your divorce. This is understandable given the value that’s oftentimes attached to these businesses, and you don’t want to be left feeling like you’ve thrown away...
There are times of year when the Alabama roads tend to be busier. With that comes the chance that drivers might break the law when they are getting from one place to the other. For many college students, spring break is a time to enjoy time off from school, visit...
Being accused of committing a crime can be a terrifying experience. The outcome can have a profound effect on your life and your family. If the crime alleged is assault, it’s important to have a basic understanding of what that means under Alabama law. What is...
A lot of car accident cases end up settling when an insurance company agrees to pay out a certain amount of compensation to a plaintiff to offset his or her injuries. But this doesn’t always occur, especially when the motorist who caused the accident was uninsured....
For the better part of two decades, there has been a pervasive view amongst the public and legal community that student loan debt is largely not dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, over the last few years, there has been case after case where federal bankruptcy...
Alabama residents who have been involved in a car accident know that the effects can be distressing. From minor fender benders to accidents involving serious injuries or fatalities, a car accident can upset many areas of life. After a car accident, you may face...
Many people have debt and sometimes despite their best efforts, they are unable to pay what they owe. They may decide to file for bankruptcy and there are two types to consider, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 bankruptcy Chapter 7 bankruptcy is known as a...
