The last year and a half have been undeniably rough for a lot of folks. Experts expect foreclosures to start rising as 2021 draws to a close. There are already some troubling signs that their expectations are true: While foreclosure filings were down 4% in July from...
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What you need to know about how immigration court operates
At last count, there was a backlog of at least three-quarters of a million cases on the U.S. Immigration Court's dockets. It may take months for a judge to hear a case for the first time. Any instance in which an immigrant appeals a ruling may add a few months or...
How can a Chapter 7 bankruptcy help you?
If you are struggling to make ends meet and have fallen behind on your bills, it can be a very difficult situation to be in. You may not be sure how you’re going to afford rent or might have been affected at work by a collector calling to connect with you. In this...
What are the grounds for annulment in Florida?
“Annulment” may mean different things to different people. Strictly speaking, an annulment may be granted under conditions where the marriage never occurred. The legal meaning refers to several types of circumstances that mean the marriage was never valid. “Annulment”...
What causes most car accidents? It’s simpler than you think
You’re involved in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. When you tell your friends, one of them mentions that they were recently hit by a distracted driver. Another notes that they got injured in an accident when someone ran a red light. It starts to feel like...
Safety tips for cyclists
Cyclists need to learn to ride as safely as they can because of their own vulnerability. If a driver causes an accident, it is almost guaranteed that the cyclist is the one who will be seriously injured in that crash. Similar to defensive driving, defensive riding...
Biden releases statement reaffirming support for DACA on law’s 9th anniversary
The White House came out with a statement on June 15th, 2021, reaffirming the administration’s support for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). This statement was released to coincide with the 9th anniversary of the original signing of DACA by former...
Is bankruptcy an option when you’re behind on credit card payments?
If you are behind on your credit card payments, one of the options may be to use bankruptcy to resolve those debts. This can be an excellent choice if you don’t have enough income coming in to pay down what you owe or you’re unable to work out a new payment plan or...
Does your health impact your custody arrangement?
There are many factors that play into child custody arrangements when two parents decide to get divorced. As often as possible, the court focuses on the best interests of the children, and not necessarily the wishes of the parents. If you’re working to get custody of...
Does no-fault insurance mean you can’t ask for compensation?
Some states have no-fault motor vehicle insurance that covers the person who carries the policy. Other states have liability policies that cover those affected by a crash caused by a policyholder. Florida has a hybrid system for its motor vehicle insurance...