Married Once, Married Twice? What to Know About Bigamy and Polygamy

In certain locations and with certain cultures, being married to several different people at the same time is perfectly normal. Bigamy and polygamy are sometimes confused with each other, so read on and find more about the legal ramifications of such unions. Bigamy and Polygamy Are Not Legal No matter what you may have heard, neither of these creative takes on marriage are legal in any state or any manner. [Read More]

Taming Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Wildcard Exemptions

If you have been putting off filing for bankruptcy because of fears of losing property, you might want to gain a better of understanding of exemptions. Exemptions allow filers to retain their property, but the way they work can be confusing. The below information should help you to better understand exemptions in general and special wildcard exemptions in particular. Understanding Property Loss and Exemptions Make no mistake about it — nothing gets rid of debt like a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. [Read More]

What To Know About Getting Legal Help For SSI Benefits

Getting injured is a scary situation to get into when someone has bills to pay, whether it be due to having an accident at work or becoming disabled. Fortunately, it is possible for many people in such a situation to apply for Social Security disability benefits to continue bringing in an income when working is no longer possible. The only problem with filing for SSI benefits is that getting approved isn't always an easy task, especially if the process isn't handled the right way. [Read More]