Just 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.
Words: 447 Downloads: 0 Category: Law By: Elizabeth HannersenThis article explains the basic theory of contract law. It provides a detailed framework for law students before delving deeper into the rules as well as for lay people looking to gain a basic understanding of contracts. This article is an introduction; it gives a thorough overview of contract theory, but not a detailed analysis of contract law. This is not legal advice, but a primer designed to make the entire subject matter easier to understand.
Words: 1987 Downloads: 0 Category: Law By: Samuel LewisThe rules for IRAs and Roth IRAs confuse many people saving for their retirement. If you make an excess contribution to a Roth IRA by disregarding the program’s regulations, the IRS will levy a penalty. However, you will not incur a penalty if you correct the error by a specified deadline.
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