Facing Tough Times - with Hope

As we all know, the current economic situation has left many families in a very tough position and has forced many Americans to make very tough choices. I cannot tell you how deeply saddened I was to read about another family that struggled with financial matters and the stress became too much. As a result a mother, father, and five children have lost their lives.

As we face tough economic times as individuals and as a nation, we must remember that all is not lost - the endurance of the human spirit and the consciousness of hope must prevail. Learn to see opportunity in adversity and seek the strength and support you may need by reaching out. Let’s encourage others to do the same. Our heritage as Americans dictate that we are intertwined in this moment in history together and we are our brother’s keeper.

While we may be in various geographic locations, hope and encouragement are omnipresent. Practice random acts of kindness, be mindful of those around you - give encouragement and share hope. You never know what life you may save.

Your Tax Refund and Filing Bankruptcy

If you intend to file bankruptcy prior to receiving your tax refund, consider the implications of this decision. If your refund is not covered by your state exemption laws, it could become a part of the bankruptcy estate. To fully understand the implications of filing bankruptcy prior to receiving your refund, check your state exemption laws to determine if your full tax refund or a portion of the tax refund can be exempted from the bankruptcy estate.

Also, if you are in need of state specific bankruptcy forms or bankruptcy form preparation services, contact MyLegalEdge.com at staff@mylegaledge.com or call us at 1-888-770-7198.

Pointers on Subleasing

Subleasing your apartment may be a good way to alleviate the expense of paying rent if you must move out of state or travel for an extended period of time. However, before you sublet your apartment, keep a few things in mind: [Read more]

Alabama Issues New Child Support Guidelines

Alabama child support guidelines have now been updated for divorcing parents, with the amount rising for for middle-income families and falling for extremely poor and and upper-income families. The new figues only apply to cases filed after January 1, 2009. [Read more]

Constructive Eviction

A constructive eviction occurs when the property you are renting is uninhabitable. This means that the property is not suitable to live in. This creates a situation of constructive eviction. In order to claim a constructive eviction, as a tenant, you are required to serve the landlord with written notice of the constructive eviction and give the landlord a reasonable amount of time to correct the problem(s). [Read more]

Landlords Beware of the Illegal Lockout

If you are a landlord, be careful when terminating a tenant’s lease or proceeding with an eviction. As a landlord, you can be penalized for changing the locks or shutting off the utilities to remove a tenant from your rental property. [Read more]