Buying A Home: A Primer

Posted on: 9 May 2016

Buying a home can be a difficult process. One of the most difficult parts about buying a home is ensuring that all of your legal ducks are in order. Throughout the course of this brief article, you will learn about the process of buying a home and how to make sure that you have all of your legal bases covered.   Are You Really Better Off Buying? It's difficult to determine whether you're better off purchasing a home or staying where you're at – whether you're living at home or renting.
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Are You The Daddy? The Facts About Admissions Of Child Paternity

Posted on: 14 April 2016

Being told that you are about to become a father can cause a mixed reaction in some fathers. If you have had a troubled, on-again off-again relationship with the mom of the child, you may have good reason to be concerned about the validity of the claim. Accepting paternity without requiring proof could have long-lasting and serious ramifications, so tread very carefully when confronted with a paternity admission. Read on to learn more about admissions of paternity and what you should know.
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3 Things You Can Expect At Your 341 Hearing

Posted on: 9 March 2016

After filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your case will be scheduled for its 341 meeting. This is also referred to as a meeting of creditors. This meeting isn't optional. You have to attend. Otherwise, you could wind up having your whole case thrown out and you having to start the process all over again. Only certain people attend the meetings. Oftentimes, creditors aren't going to show up for these meetings because they aren't required to be there.
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How To Avoid Losing Your Property Through Averse Possession

Posted on: 9 March 2016

Did you know a trespasser who has possessed your property for a long time can get a valid (legal) title to your property? This is known as the law of adverse possession, and its best prevented by keeping trespassers away from your land. Here are a few measures to help you keep trespassers away and avoid losing your land via adverse possession laws: Put Up Warning Signs One of the excuses used by trespassers is that they didn't know it was wrong or that they were unwelcome.
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