Have you decided that bankruptcy is the best way to deal with your financial woes? If so, you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure that you go through the bankruptcy process smoothly. Here are some common mistakes that you may make along the way.
Delaying Your Taxes
It can be problematic when filing for bankruptcy if you haven’t completed your taxes. If you fill out all the paperwork and wait for a response, it is likely that your case will be denied until you have filed your taxes.…
Couples who have decided to divorce are faced with many difficult decisions. In addition to the custody of the children, one of the most important decisions will be deciding how to handle the division of major assets, including real estate.
Marital or separate?
In order to make a legal determination of how property is divided, divorce courts want to know whether the property in question is actually marital property or if it should be considered separate from the marriage.…
If you earn significantly more money than your spouse, you may be in the habit of covering some of his or her expenses. This isn’t a behavior that should end when you decide to get divorced. If you and your spouse are divorcing, you might think that you should each cover your own legal fees. While this is fine if you earn similar incomes, it’s appropriate for you to cover the bill for your spouse if you’re the bigger earner.…
