Unless you work as a farmer, rancher or professional fisherman, you will probably file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Many people are only familiar with the basics of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, even though there are significant restrictions on who qualifies for...
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3 important qualifications to receive SSDI benefits for a condition
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits protect those who can't work to support themselves because of a severe medical condition. Not everyone who might benefit from SSDI will qualify to receive benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) tracks...
Which family members can you help enter the United States?
Immigration often starts with a family relationship. If you have loved ones in another country, you may want to help them enter the United States. Your ability to do so depends on two primary factors. The first is your current legal status in the United States. The...
Appealing a decision by the Social Security Administration
If you applied for Social Security Disability benefits and were denied, you do have the option to appeal. Appealing is allowed, in most cases, within 60 days of receiving the notice of the Social Security Administration’s decision. There are several levels of appeals...
Debt relief comes in many forms: You can get out of debt
Pittman & Pittman Law Offices 3334924 EBP 01 due 0518.pdf Debt relief comes in many forms: You can get out of debt If you’re dealing with significant debt, it can feel difficult to handle. You may not be sure when you’ll be able to pay it back or how to pay back...
Do you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Wisconsin?
There are several different kinds of bankruptcy. Chapter 12 bankruptcy helps those with agricultural businesses, while Chapter 13 is a good solution for those with a lot of property or higher-than-average income. For those with below-average income and fewer assets,...
What happens when a U.S. citizen wants to marry a non-citizen?
Modern communications have made the world a much smaller place. People no longer have to see one another in real life to form a connection. Instead, they fall in love over the internet or through frequent video chats on their phones. You may spend a lot of your day...
Documents that almost everyone needs in their estate plan
People often use the terms estate plan and last will interchangeably, but they are actually separate things. A last will is a specific document that gives a testator the ability to bequeath specific property to other people when they die. It is commonly one of the...
What debts can a farmer discharge in a Chapter 12 filing?
Farming can be an unpredictable profession. Even those who have lifelong experience working a particular patch of land or growing a specific crop could experience catastrophic failure due to factors beyond their control. Large-scale infestations of crop-consuming...
When do debt collection practices become illegal?
When you find yourself struggling to stay afloat financially, constant calls and communications from creditors may be pushing you over the edge. Debt collectors sometimes engage in unethical tactics when trying to get you to pay what you owe, and in some cases, these...