Financial stress can devastate you, especially if you're considering bankruptcy. For example, the National Library of Medicine detailed how economic difficulties correlate to increased depression and anxiety. Instead of managing a bankruptcy on your own and...
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How does Colorado’s no-fault divorce policy affect your split?
Separation is hard enough without defining on paper why your marriage failed. But when you file for divorce, noting the reason for your breakup on a form is necessary. "Irreconcilable differences" sounds cliche, but it is the only way you can file in some states....
Who gets what in a Colorado divorce?
If you have decided to end your marriage, you may be ready to start the next chapter of your life. Still, you may have some concerns about living on a single income. Because Colorado is an equitable distribution jurisdiction, you should end up with a fair share of...
3 ways to rebuild your credit after bankruptcy
Although bankruptcy may seem like a shameful and humiliating process to go through, it means you get to start over. You have a clean slate to work with. Depending on the type of bankruptcy, you may have seven to 10 years before it leaves your credit. In the meantime,...
What are some benefits of filing for bankruptcy?
If you have thought about filing for bankruptcy, you are not alone. Many people throughout the U.S. take advantage of this legal process every year and use it to achieve a fresh financial start. According to the U.S. Courts, 544,463 bankruptcy filings occurred in 2020...
3 reasons to hire an attorney with relevant experience
All attorneys attend law school and pass the bar exam. This ensures the lawyers you find online or in the phonebook have a wide range of legal knowledge. If you have an issue you need to resolve, though, you want a lawyer who has some relevant experience. The practice...
5 reasons to discuss your case in a free initial consultation
It is often difficult for those in legal straits to choose among the many firms available. That is where free initial consultations come in. Individuals need to take advantage of these preliminary meetings for a multitude of reasons. 1. They grant the opportunity to...
How to address special events, like sleepaway camp, in a divorce
When you create a parenting plan in your divorce, the tendency is often to apply broad strokes to the future needs of the family. You may agree to a certain split of parenting time and even create a rough schedule for special days, birthdays and other significant...
Which is better for you, Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy?
You might assume that Chapter 7 bankruptcy is better than Chapter 13 because it allows you to eliminate debt without having to pay anything back directly. You have debts completely discharged and may only have to give up a few assets. Chapter 13 can be better than...
Will you lose your home in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing?
Once your debt gets to a point where you can't manage it anymore, bankruptcy can be the best solution because it doesn't just give you temporary relief. Instead, it offers a potential discharge of your unsecured debt, which means a financial clean slate. You can...