Emotional abuse can have a serious impact on your self-esteem and your choices, which is why it often takes abuse victims so long to leave a toxic marriage. If your spouse has made a habit of breaking you down and whittling away at your self-image, the decision to leave your marriage is one that could […]
You know that estate planning is an important part of preparing for the future, but perhaps the whole process seems overwhelming. The idea of setting aside time to discuss your options and then spend even more time preparing the proper paperwork might make you wonder if you can just bypass the whole process with a […]
The Child Tax Credit is part of the American Rescue Plan. It increased the child tax credit to $3,600 for children under the age of six and $3,000 for children between the ages of six and seventeen. However, it also changed how this credit was paid out to parents. If you share custody of your […]
You were driving safely, using your turn signals, and paying attention to other drivers on the road. But no matter how carefully you drive, you can’t control other drivers—and this time, someone crashed into you. Your next steps are to gather evidence, contact an attorney, and make sure you get what you deserve. What role […]
Car accidents continue to be a major issue across Auburn and the state of Alabama. Most people assume that driver negligence is the cause of car accidents, and in many instances, this is the case. But there are also situations you need to be prepared for that you might not have thought of. This includes […]
One of the most challenging forces newly single stay at home moms face are financial struggles. Surviving on a single income when you were previously a stay-at-home mom can seem impossible. But there are many different ways you can be sure to protect yourself, so you can thrive after your divorce. Of course, figuring out […]
When you’re a single parent, there’s a lot riding on your shoulders. This means that planning for the future is incredibly important. While it’s unlikely that you’ll pass away or become incapacitated while your child is a minor, you want to plan for the worst-case scenario and know that your child will be in good […]
When you get divorced or you split up from your child’s other parent, it seems like life becomes a never-ending list of unpleasant things to do. One of those tasks is custody exchanges. For many parents, they become a major source of anxiety, ruining entire hours or days before the actual exchange. With a little […]
Railroad crossings are one of the most dangerous places for drivers, pedestrians, and bikers. That may be why every driver’s education course seems to have at least one tragic story of someone losing their life or a loved one when their car got stuck on the railroad tracks. However, the risks go beyond just collisions. […]
Manners are engrained in us from the time that we’re born, so it’s no surprise that apologizing is many people’s first reaction when they’re involved in a car accident. “Sorry” doesn’t always mean “I did this and feel bad about it.” You might mean that you’re sorry it happened or sorry for the effect it […]
