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The 5 Most Important Terms to Include in a Lease Agreement
Lease agreements are vital for any landlord. They are legally binding documents that stipulate the rights and responsibilities of both you and your tenant. If you need to evict a tenant, or if a tenant tries to sue you, the lease agreement could protect you in...
Bankruptcy and COVID-19: What you should know
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdowns caused economic hardship for many people and businesses. For some, bankruptcy was the best way to escape crippling debt. Chapter 11 filings for businesses were up nearly 20% in 2020, with retailers and...
Child Visitation and COVID-19: What the Texas Supreme Court Says
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with an unprecedented health risk that has impacted nearly every aspect of our lives. For parents with child visitation court orders, spending time with children is generally no exception. Unfortunately, some parents have safety...
The Benefits of a Collaborative Divorce
A properly executed, Collaborative Divorce can save a significant amount of time, heartache, and expense in the long run.You may be thinking, what is collaborative divorce? It is a method of Divorce where both spouses hire their attorneys who practice collaborative...
Common Credit Reporting Errors
We like to think that something as official and consequential as a credit report is error-free, but unfortunately, credit reporting errors do happen. One study by the Federal Trade Commission found that about five percent of consumers have at least one damaging error...
4 Cases When Courts Protected Debtors’ Rights
Under federal and state law, debt collection agencies are prohibited from using certain abusive and fraudulent tactics to coerce debtors into paying off their debts. If the debtor is able to prove that debt collectors have violated their rights, they may be entitled...
When can a lender repossess my property?
As many of us have come to realize, financial situations change quickly. After buying an item on credit, we may come on hard times and have trouble paying off the loan. If you’ve missed payments on a property you have as collateral, the lender could try to...
Special Kinds of Debt
Most of us have some form of debt, whether it be credit card debt, student loans, or a home mortgage. The first step to dealing with debt is to understand what kind you have. The most common form of debt is consumer debt, which is any debt that is personal in nature...
How Is My Divorce Affecting My Child’s Behaviour and Education?
In some circumstances, divorces are inevitable and the best option for both parties involved. Even when this is true, there is no denying that divorces change peoples’ lives. In many circumstances, divorces impact the kids the hardest. Let's take a look at how a...
Are all evictions banned under the COVID-19 restrictions?
No. Many, but not all, evictions are banned temporarily. So, what does a landlord or tenant need to know about the (recently extended again) ban on evictions due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? Rent is still owed The ban on evictions does not mean that rent is no...
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