Being aware of the signs that point to fraudulent check scams are crucial to those who find themselves caught in the middle of a check fraud. Seven clues to look for on a check to determine if it is fraudulent are highlighted in this article.
Words: 394 Downloads: 0 Category: Law By: Ava SummersIncredible as it may seem, many people are taken in by scams involving receipt of fraudulent checks. Scammers hope to steal money from you. This article discusses how these scams work and how you can avoid becoming a victim.
Words: 460 Downloads: 0 Category: Law By: Ava SummersJust within the last few months courts in Pennsylvania and Connecticut have ordered litigants to turn over their Facebook passwords to others. This is just part of a growing trend across the country. The point, of course, is to clear the way for the Facebook member´s own words and photos to be used against them. One case involved a claim of personal injury; the other involved child custody. This article alerts the reader to the limitations of their privacy settings once courts of law enter the equation.
Words: 305 Downloads: 0 Category: Law By: allo3Almost everyone becomes involved in the probate process at some point in time. Probate can be intimidating and confusing for someone who has no previous experience with the process. Written by a lawyer and for the non-lawyer, this article provides a clear and concise overview of the probate process.
Words: 566 Downloads: 0 Category: Law By: L. RosalesIf a Chapter 13 debtor becomes unable to complete a Chapter 13 repayment plan due to illness or loss of a job, the debtor may request a hardship discharge. A hardship discharge allows the debtor to have all debts discharged, as if the debtor completed the Chapter 13 plan. However, the bankruptcy court will consider several factors before granting a hardship discharge.
Words: 481 Downloads: 0 Category: Law By: Elizabeth HannersenThis article contains information for consumers that are considering filing for bankruptcy due to their student loan debt. The article explains that a student loan discharge is rare in bankruptcy. In addition, the article discusses the undue hardship test, and the factors the debtor must prove to the Bankruptcy Court to obtain a student loan discharge.
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