The term, “being served,” means that a person has received legal documents, a lawsuit, or a subpoena, detailing a civil case in which that person served must appear. It is required by law that the plaintiff gives the defendant a legal notice before bringing them to court. But why does a person get served and how… Read More
Who Are LVNV Funding, LLC And Why Are They Suing You?
LVNV Funding, LLC is a company that purchases credit card debt or delinquent loans that have been charged off. Once they have purchased a debt, LVNV Funding LLC has been known to aggressively pursue debt holders. Failure to recover the debt through harassment can result in hiring a local collection attorney to file a lawsuit… Read More
How to Deal With a Default Judgment
Have you recently lost a case as a debtor, but have no way to pay it without ruining yourself financially? Many creditors are simply looking to gain money, and they often don’t expect you to have any way to defend yourself in court, but don’t fret, there are ways to help get you out of… Read More
8 of the Best Defenses to Creditor Lawsuits
If you’re faced with a lawsuit from one or more of your creditors, then you’ll want to mount the best possible defense. In this article, we’ll discuss what does not constitute a valid legal defense and 8 legally valid defenses that can help you win your case. What is Not an Acceptable Legal Defense? There are several reasons why… Read More
How Is The Best Interest of a Child Determined?
If you are facing or have underwent the stress and drama of a divorce with children involved, then you have likely heard the phrase, in the best interest of the child. In fact, you may have heard it more than you wanted to. The best interest of the child is the factor that is used… Read More
Mental Illness’ is not a bar for getting divorce in Texas
Every mentally ill person in the State of Texas has the rights, benefits, responsibilities and privileges guaranteed by the Constitutions and laws of United States and State of Texas. The capacity to divorce is a more complicated matter in several jurisdictions. Texas public policy does not prohibit authorizing a guardian to petition for divorce on… Read More
Am I Being Stalked?
Right now you might be asking yourself, am I being stalked? Stalking is never the type of situation you want to take lightly. Learn to identify the different warning signs to protect yourself and seek the assistance of law enforcement if you ever believe your life is in danger. Stalking is considered a repetitive pattern… Read More
What Is Collaborative Divorce
No couple wishes for a divorce. The process is often painful and acrimonious. However, it is possible to minimize the unpleasant aspects of divorce. Using a variation of alternative dispute resolution called collaborative divorce, the couple can achieve a settlement through a process that seeks to solve problems jointly, avoids contentious litigation and, if children… Read More
Traditional Divorce Vs. Digital Divorce
We are forever being told that the internet is simplifying many different aspects of our lives, but it has now been taken to a new extreme. We have heard of online dating, but it is now possible to obtain an online divorce. Internet pioneers have discovered that there is a gap in the market for… Read More