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When is bankruptcy the best option to deal with massive debt?
Millions of Americans face overwhelming debt, and the number having trouble making payments could reach as high as 67 million due to the current pandemic, according to a recent survey by the financial website WalletHub. For many, bankruptcy can be a positive step for...
4 ways to keep your estate out of probate court
After you pass away, your estate must pass through probate court, where a judge will oversee your personal representative's settling of any outstanding debts and disbursement of your assets to your heirs. While this process usually is uneventful, sometimes a...
How to advocate for yourself in divorce
When going through a divorce, you want the process to go as quickly and smoothly as possible so you can begin your new life. However, if there are complicated assets at play, things can become even more complex. While you may be working with an attorney, you should...
Commonly overlooked assets in a divorce
There are many challenging aspects to a divorce: child custody arrangements, division of assets, keeping control of your emotions in court. When you’re concerned about certain parts of the divorce, you may overlook other elements – assets or items that slip through...
Protecting yourself after a motor vehicle accident
Motor vehicle accidents can shake you up. But no matter their severity, you can receive recourse through a claim or settlement. Yet you may not know how to proceed – or what you’re entitled to. So long as the other motorists involved cooperate, the process can be...
Accidents when handling insurers can really hurt your claim
Accidents lead to millions of injuries every year, and that’s usually when people look to insurance companies for help. But even though you need assistance, the interests they’re looking out for may be their own. Unintentional injuries sent nearly 30 million people to...
What can you do when your spouse is hiding assets?
Divorce can bring out the worst in people. Reasonable, levelheaded folk may revert to shady tactics to "win" the process. The fear of losing assets leads many people to conceal them during proceedings. But most attempts at hiding money prove unfruitful. Read the news...
Thinking about divorce? Talk to a lawyer sooner rather than later
People in difficult relationships often hope for the best. But is it wiser to prepare for the worst? Many partners think their situation will sort itself out. Others consider all the years they’ve had with their partner and believe their marriage can weather any...
Ohio has the second-highest opioid overdose rate
The opioid epidemic has plagued many states and the country as a whole for quite some time. Ohio is one of the states most affected by this crisis.In 2017, Ohio had over 4,200 overdoses related to opioids. This rate is almost three times the national average. One...
What NOT to do after a car accident
It’s winter in Ohio, so it’s an appropriate time of the year to discuss what to do in the case of an accident. Whether due to slick streets, distracted driving or a myriad of other reasons, the unfortunate truth is that most of us will be involved in at least one car...
