Image Licensing Protections: An Introduction

• Going Through a Divorce? 4 Tips to Keep the Battle Out of Custody Negotiations

  23 November 2016

  Divorces are rarely clean and easy. Add children to the mix, and divorces can get downright messy. This is particularly true when both parents want primary custody and both parents think they're doing what's best for the children. Unfortunately, messy divorces—and custody battles—usually end up hurting the children parents are trying to protect. If you're in the process of a divorce, and you're dealing with custody issues, you and your spouse need to work together to do what's best for your kids.

• Filing For Social Security Disability Benefits? 3 Things To Remember If Your Application Is Denied

  12 October 2016

  If you have a permanent disability that precludes you from working, you need a way to provide for your own financial needs. That's where Social Security disability insurance comes. Social Security disability benefits are overseen by the Social Security Administration. If your disability is expected to last for at least one year, you need to apply for disability benefits. In most cases, your application will be denied the first time. Don't be discouraged.

• Two Options For Dealing With A Court Judgment For A Debt

  6 September 2016

  When you default on a debt, it's not unusual for a creditor to sue for the amount owed. A court judgment lets the creditor take money from you via a bank or wage garnishment or by seizing other assets, so ignoring it is probably not a good option. If you were sued for a debt and lost, here are your options for dealing with the resulting judgment. Settle the Debt

• Four Things Every New Trustee Should Know

  6 September 2016

  Being named as the trustee of a loved one's trust is a serious responsibility. If you've never had any exposure to something like this, you may not really understand what it means for you. Here are a few things you should know about fulfilling your role as trustee once you've been contacted by your loved one's attorney. You need a copy of the trust document. It's the paperwork that your loved one drafted as part of their estate plan.

• Holidays After A New Divorce: Arranging Custody

  17 August 2016

  With the thought of the holiday season quickly approaching, there is one significant thing you need to think about as a newly divorced couple: child custody during the holidays. What was normally a fun time of year for children many not be as happy for them after a divorce. If you did not make arrangements for the holidays in your custody agreement, now is the time to think about it. The following are some things that you can both do to help ensure the children have as much interaction with you as possible during this time of year.

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