Property division is one of the critical areas to get right in your divorce. If you fail to get the deal you need, you start the next stage of your life at a considerable disadvantage. Many couples waste time and money fighting about who gets which assets. Sometimes...
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Month: April 2021
Can I claim Social Security Disability for PTSD?
You do not need to have been in a war zone to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While it is frequent among veterans, it can happen to anyone. PTSD can occur due to something that happened to you or something you saw happen to someone else. It may even...
Do not rule out a brain injury in a car crash
One of the most concerning injuries you could suffer in a car crash is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). What makes it worse is that you might not realize you have one until after you have settled your personal injury claim. TBIs happen due to a blow to the brain. There...
How could the 99.5% Act affect your estate plan?
Politicians have plans to raise taxes. Regardless of what you think about that, you need to be ready to take action. What is the 99.5% Act? The “For the 99.5% Act” is a proposal that aims to recover more taxes from the wealthiest 0.5% of people in the country. Hence...
When do I need a trust?
The coronavirus pandemic provided a lot of time to consider our own mortality. This may have provided some initiative to get our affairs in order. This decision likely led to a lot of questions for those of us who have decided to either put together an update an...
3 most common causes of motor vehicle collisions
Along city roads and throughout the Tennessee highway system, motorists encounter danger on nearly every trip. Whether they are driving to school, work or simply completing household errands, drivers must avoid hazards that result from weather, road conditions,...
What one thing can render car safety features redundant?
Cars are safer than they have ever been, and manufacturers continue to introduce improvements. Yet, there is only so much your car can do to protect you in a collision. Increased speed leads to an increased risk of injury or death in a crash Road planners come up with...
9 essentials to include in a parenting plan
If you are a parent, you know your divorce will impact your children. You want to make the transition of them splitting time at two homes – yours and your ex’s – as smooth as possible. You realize that learning to co-parent well with your ex will benefit them greatly....
Will attempting to work end my SSDI benefits?
Sitting at home when you are used to working for a living can be frustrating. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will not provide the standard of living you had before. If you start to feel better, you may decide to try for a job. Your family might...
If you are a parent, divorce is not the end of the affair
Divorce can sometimes degenerate into a battle that takes years to recover from. If you have children, you will still need to see your spouse for years to come. It pays to keep things civil. 3 reason you will need to see your ex-spouse again if you are a parent You...
