Two-thirds of those who file for bankruptcy cite medical issues as a factor, according to a study last year in the American Journal of Public Health. https://bit.ly/35Q9JCM
USATODAY.COM
'This is going to bankrupt me': Americans rack up $45B worth of medical debt in collections
A person who is formally accused of a crime is generally entitled to certain evidence and information about the prosecution's case. This typically happens before trial, through a process called "discovery." But the prosecution's duty to disclose this material is usually ongoing, and doesn't end when a trial has begun. #CriminalLaw
Just because you're divorcing doesn't mean that your former spouse can't still hurt your credit. Fortunately, it is possible to rebuild your credit score after a divorce causes a blow. #Divorce http://bit.ly/2Miv0KW
WISEBREAD.COM
What You Need to Know About Divorce and Credit
Bankruptcy is a legal process that lets people or entities who can't pay their debts obtain some type of relief by having those debts either reorganized or eliminated. https://bit.ly/32KgG64
FOOL.COM
How Bankruptcies Work | The Ascent
Police and prosecutor misconduct that distorted evidence or undercut innocence contributed to 54% of false convictions that later resulted in exonerations, according to a report released Tuesday. https://bit.ly/32K5hDv
ABAJOURNAL.COM
Police and prosecutor misconduct contributed to over half of false-conviction cases, new study finds
Even the most amicable relationship under constant duress, such as a national health crisis, can create friction. This is especially true for co-parents navigating complicated relationships with their exes. https://wapo.st/2ZNvvmK
WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Divorced and separated couples learn to navigate the ups and downs of custody during covid-19
DAILYSNARK.COM
BREAKING: Broncos RB Melvin Gordon Charged With DUI
A cohabitation agreement can spell out how you will share responsibilities during the time you are living together and help you in the event that you eventually decide to separate. #FamilyLaw
FOOL.COM
Do You Need a Cohabitation Agreement Before Moving in With Your Partner?
Recovery from bankruptcy is a step-by-step and often gradual process, and is best achieved by personally committing to good, healthy, financial practices. https://yhoo.it/32sGEZi
FINANCE.YAHOO.COM
How to Bounce Back From Bankruptcy in 5 Easy Steps
FOX17ONLINE.COM
Michigan Senate leaves DWI's out of expungement expansion
Police dogs bite thousands of Americans each year, including innocent bystanders, police officers, even their own handlers. And there is little oversight, nationally or in the states, of how police departments use them. https://bit.ly/2SwRHgR
USATODAY.COM
‘Like I was being eaten’: When police dogs bite, no one is accountable
TMZ.COM
Ryan Leaf Charged with Battery Stemming from Domestic Violence Arrest
Law enforcement is tapping the tech for low-level crimes like shoplifting, because there are no limits. But the tool often makes errors. https://cnet.co/37TIpnS
CNET.COM
Police are using facial recognition tech to fight petty crimes like shoplifting. Critics say the cost to civil liberties is too high
At least 2,000 law enforcement agencies in all 50 states now have tools to get into locked, encrypted phones and extract their data, according to a new report. https://nyti.ms/2TB2Hu5
NYTIMES.COM
The Police Can Probably Break Into Your Phone
There comes a moment in many relationships where the partnership is no longer viable, and where separation or divorce is the unavoidable next step. And while divorcing or going separate ways is rarely easy, couples dissolving their households during Covid-19 are facing new woes. https://cnn.it/2TnyD5b
CNN.COM
Breaking up in Covid-19 times has new woes
TMZ.COM
Lori Loughlin Surrenders to Serve Prison Sentence in College Admissions Scandal
Finance experts say the opportunity to rethink priorities and start fresh after a divorce can be a positive. https://bit.ly/2HzKLNL
MONEY.USNEWS.COM
7 Little-Known Financial Benefits of Divorce
The #bankruptcy means test determines who can file for debt forgiveness through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
NERDWALLET.COM
The Bankruptcy Means Test: What It Is, Why It Matters - NerdWallet
Attitude and mindset, not just budgeting skills, play a role in how well people adjust to their new reality after divorce. https://bit.ly/3of9Q0W
FORBES.COM
Rebuilding Your Finances After Divorce
NACDL.ORG
NACDL - News Release ~ 12/03/2020
Some assets appear to have equal values. Yet once you factor in taxes, they may not look so identical. #Divorce https://cnb.cx/2KiL1Ck
CNBC.COM
Avoid these mistakes when divvying up assets in a divorce
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Josh Jacobs, the Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl running back, was arrested on a DUI charge early Monday morning, hours after the team returned from a season-finale victory at the Denver Broncos. Jacobs, 22, was arrested after Las Vegas Metropolitan Police responded to a single-vehicle crash near the McCarran Airport Connector and East Sunset Road at approximately 4:42 a.m. Police suspected impairment and Jacobs was taken to a local hospital because of minor injuries from the crash. After treatment, he was transported to the Clark County Detention Center, where he was booked for DUI, according to the LVMP public information officer.
Most criminal systems in the US divide their crimes into different categories according to the seriousness of the offense. Felonies are the most serious classification of crimes, and may be punishable by prison sentences of a year or longer. A misdemeanor, however, is usually a crime with a jail sentence of a year or less. #CriminalLaw
Whatever the reasons for your bankruptcy, it’s important to emphasize that the past is behind you, and demonstrate the steps you’re taking to rebuild your credit and build a stronger future. And that sort of fresh start is precisely what bankruptcy promises. https://cnb.cx/3hpjoUj
CNBC.COM
There is life after declaring personal bankruptcy, but it comes with some big costs
Like any issue in divorce, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for determining who will bear the brunt of financially supporting the children. #FamilyLaw https://bit.ly/3aB64JK
FORBES.COM
3 Child Support Considerations In A Divorce
Having the right plan can help you recover from bankruptcy quickly. https://bit.ly/3tpKlwN
FORBES.COM
3 Steps To Ensure A Remarkably Fast Recovery From Bankruptcy
If you're found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you could face consequences that include losing your license, paying a fine, or serving jail time. If you've been arrested or charged with impaired driving, a criminal defense attorney can help you decide on the best course of action.
Am I allowed to move if I am on probation or parole?
Before moving, a probationer or parolee must get permission from the court or their probation or parole officer, who considers the reasons for moving and whether the new location allows them to maintain supervision. #CriminalLaw
Every divorce comes laden with its own issues, but there are some pandemic-era factors facing those wondering whether to stay or go. https://nyti.ms/3oKhRdQ
NYTIMES.COM
Manage Your Divorce Expectations
Between dividing up property, legal proceedings and handling child custody, many people going through divorce can forget the tax implications as well. You can avoid missteps with the IRS by keeping in mind a few tax tips. https://bit.ly/2YTZtVr
THESTREET.COM
Key Tax Tips When Filing for Divorce or Separation
