Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

  • Why You Need A Living Trust

    Estate planning can be a daunting task; with so many decisions you are forced to make, it can become an overwhelming process for you. However, a living trust might be the answer to many of your worries (including taxes and probate). While it sounds complicated, the task should be undertaken by your attorney. There are many benefits to having a living trust, and it is something you should consider when working with your lawyer.

  • What To Do When Your Spouse Refuses Divorce Mediaiton

    Divorce mediation provides a way for you to handle divorce without court proceedings. An impartial mediator gives you advice on legal matters instead of settling in court and they try to help you reach a mutual agreement. However, you may find yourself in a situation in which your spouse refuses. The following tips can help you if your spouse refuses divorce mediation. Explain the Benefits Explain the benefits of divorce mediation to your spouse.

  • Bankrtupcy 101: 4 Tips For Buying A Home After A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

    Buying a home after filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is challenging, but not impossible. If you are contemplating filing bankruptcy—or your already have—use these tips to help improve your credit score, so that you can purchase home. Here are four tips for buying a home after filing for bankruptcy: 1. Rebuild Your Credit After you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your credit score will tank. A bankruptcy may lower your credit score by 160-220 points, depending on your current score.

  • Loopholes In Legal Marriages That Could Make A Divorce Unnecessary

    Before a couple can be legally married in the United States, they must apply for a marriage license at the county courthouse and meet certain requirements. These requirements can vary by state to state, but if one of these is not met, it could provide a loophole that makes divorce easy--because you were never legally married! You Have To Be Of Age In many U.S. states, 18 is the age at which you are considered an adult, and the age you must be to apply for a marriage license.

  • About Me

    Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

    Hello, I'm Christina Miller. Have you ever been fascinated with why the law works the way it does? Ever since I was in junior high, I had an intense interest in anything related to our legal system, whether it be a crime drama on television, a judge show or a legal case covered on the news. I followed it all. As time progressed, I began learning about how the actual legal system worked and not just the fictionalized version of our legal system. This has lead me to start writing my own blog posts about law that I hope will help others.

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