When you've committed yourself to do what's needed to declare a chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may be pleased at how quickly it happens. The bankruptcy process can be over within as little as a few months depending on your case. Once finished, you can take steps to assure that your financial fresh start changes the way you think about things like credit, budgeting, credit scores, and more. It might help filers to get a preview of what to look forward to, so read on to find your path to financial freedom, bit by bit.
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When a serious on-the-job injury keeps you out of work for an extended period of time, you can count on your worker's compensation benefits to cover your medical bills and other expenses. In many cases, you may also qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
You may be wondering if you can safely collect both types of benefits or if you're limited to choosing between worker's comp and SSDI. Read on to learn how you can receive all of the benefits you're entitled to by law.
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You may have heard it said that someone might have a warrant out for their arrest, but few people understand the full meaning of that term. It's not a simple task to have a warrant issued that would lead to an arrest, so read on to learn more about what it means and how it happens.
By the Judge
There can be no type of warrant without a judge's approval. This facet of the criminal justice system assures citizens that "
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You likely know not to drive after you've been drinking, but you may not be quite as careful about driving after you've taken prescription medication. Close to 70 percent of Americans take prescription drugs, and if you find yourself in this group, you need to be conscientious about how and when you operate a motor vehicle. While many arrests for driving under the influence are related to alcohol, police officers can also arrest and charge you if they believe that you're under the influence of prescription medication and aren't driving safely as a result.
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Accusations of domestic violence in a divorce case can lead to the issuance of a restraining order. While there are definitely times when a spouse feels threatened, and a restraining order is necessary in a contentious divorce case, sometimes the allegations of domestic violence are false and used to retaliate against the spouse. In fact, allegations of domestic assault occur in 25% of divorces, and 70% of all restraining orders are found to be trivial or false.
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