If you are like most who file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you do so in an effort to reorganize and pay off your debts. You imagine what life will be like once you get out of debt. Unfortunately, for many people this never happens. This is because only approximately 30% of Chapter 13 bankruptcy filers nationwide successfully complete this process. While those who fail to complete the process are unsuccessful for a wide variety of reasons, there are a few things that you definitely do not want to do if you are attempting to be in this successful minority.
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If you live in New York, then you may think that the divorce process for you will be messier than for people who live in other states. This may be due to misconceptions you have about the process, because there is misinformation about the divorce process all over the place. If you are worried about any of the following myths about getting a divorce in New York, then read on to find out the truth about divorce laws in your state that are often misconstrued by the media and the public.
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It happens to everyone at one point in their lives. A stranger, coworker, or ex-best friend says something untruthful about you. Many times, the only things that come from the false statements are a lot of hurt feelings and interpersonal drama. However, sometimes those false statements can have more serious consequences such as a job loss or damage to a company's reputation. In these cases, it is possible to sue for compensation for any damages or losses the lies cause.
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If you've recently divorced your spouse, you may have focused most of your efforts on achieving an equitable divorce settlement that helped provide for your contribution to the marriage and your child's financial needs. However, divorce settlement negotiations can often be a messy, emotion-laden process, and your ex-spouse may have stooped to new lows in an attempt to avoid paying you your fair share. Fortunately, settlements obtained through duress or coercion can sometimes be nullified, allowing you to seek a fairer share of marital assets even after your divorce has been finalized.
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If you are involved in a car accident and you feel like drugs are a cause of the incident, then the other driver can be charged with driving under the influence. This can help to solidify a negligence case against the other driver, and you may be able to win an auto accident claim with the assistance of a lawyer. If vehicle damage was extensive or if injuries occurred during the incident, then suing the driver is often the best option to help you with your costs.
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