Category: Legal

Aug 29 2009

Abstract Of Judgment To Get Your Money

When someone owes someone else money, it is important that there be a legal form that clarifies what is owed.  An abstract of judgment is exactly that.  It is a form of judgment in writing that states what is owed.  Abstract of judgments also are detailed in that they make clear the terms of the judgment. It covers issues such as court costs, how much interest will be applied, and also an idea about how the judgment will be played out.  The abstract of judgment is filed on record, and is the permanent record for both the debtor and the person that is owed.

iStock 000005196470XSmall 150x150 Abstract Of Judgment To Get Your MoneyWhile abstract of judgments are nice to have, they are far from perfectly effective.  The person that is found owing may have many abstract of judgments on record, and in this situation they are enforced in the order they were filed as a rule.  If you have someone that owes quite a few people, this can be a major legal roadblock in collecting your money.

The best use of an abstract of judgment is when the debtor has liquid assets.  That means that they have assets that can be sold to pay debts, then the sheriff can enforce the abstract of judgment.  They can sometimes seize the items, sell them, and use the proceeds to settle the debt.  This is far from an open and closed situation, as some items are protected.  Generally you can not take a primary residence or a car, and many people that owe  money in this way do not have extras.  Abstract of judgments are still good to have on file, because you never know when the person’s situation might change.


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Aug 24 2009

Divorce Attorneys – Why You Need One

pdbrokenheart 150x150 Divorce Attorneys   Why You Need OneUnderstanding the need for a divorce attorney is something that people often struggle with. Couples that are amicable when divorce happens often feel as though a divorce attorney is not necessary. While this is sometimes the case, the vast majority of time a good divorce attorney is necessary to keep things on the up and up.

Divorce is ugly under the best of circumstances.  When children are involved, a divorce attorney is an absolute must.  Child custody, child support, and sometimes even alimony is required and a divorce attorney is one of the best ways to ensure it is done fairly. Even if you are having an uncontested divorce, a divorce attorney can still be beneficial.

Trying to navigate the waters of divorce alone is a scary prospect. Divorce attorneys are helpful even if it is simply to answer your legal questions, and to guide you in the procedures. Do not think of a divorce attorney as a negative, because they are there to help most of the time.

Divorce attorneys, like all attorneys and people in general, do have the occasional bad apple. These can usually be figured out quickly, as they are after the buck and the buck alone. If you have a divorce attorney that has no interest in your well being or fairness in general, then you should fire your divorce attorney and move on. There is no shortage of divorce attorneys anywhere in the United States.

If you are facing divorce, and have multiple bills and debt between you, this is yet another reason to get a good divorce attorney. It is very easy to get stuck with bills you should not have to pay for without the guidance of a good divorce attorney.  Spend the extra money, and feel secure about the divorce.  A divorce attorney can ensure that you are only responsible for your fair share in most cases.

Another benefit to a good divorce attorney is the fact that you do not have to worry about figuring out all those divorce papers. They make it so difficult to get divorced to help encourage people to stay together sometimes, and the paperwork can be a real bear. A good divorce attorney can take care of all this paperwork, and you usually only need to read and sign.  This is so much easier than wading through the divorce paperwork yourself, and finding out that you are doing it wrong all along.

Divorce is something that is stressful enough as it is. If you have no kids and no debts or assets, then you may consider not getting a divorce attorney.  Even then, it is usually worthwhile to go ahead and get one if only to file the paperwork for you. Divorce can turn ugly legally even when there is no property at stake or kids to consider.

Some people feel that they should get something for nothing, and if you are not prepared for this they can trick you.  Make sure you are protected and go ahead and spend the money on a good divorce attorney.  You will be glad that you did in the long run.

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Aug 16 2009

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