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If a divorce with your spouse is inevitable, you may be dreading having to deal with dividing your assets. That said, there can be some financial benefits from getting legally separated before the divorce is made official. Here are several reasons to consider it. Being Protected from the Other Spouse's Debt If you decide to legally separate from your spouse by filing a written agreement with your local court, it will give you some much-needed protection from new debt.

If you have children, a divorce can make the holidays extremely difficult, especially when it comes to creating a schedule that works for everyone. Unfortunately, fighting over holiday schedules can pass the stress on to your children. When that happens, it's your children who are caught in the middle. To make sure that your kids don't suffer from holiday schedule stress, here are three simple steps you and your spouse can take to create a holiday schedule that will work well for everyone.

Football season is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than by having a big football party. While you are cheering on your favorite team, it is customary for guests to drink while watching the big game. However, it is crucial that you do your very best to ensure that no one leaves your party drunk with plans to drive home. The following are some ideas you may want to implement:

The idea of facing your creditors face-to-face could be frightening, but if you file for bankruptcy, you have no choice but to attend a 341 hearing. The hearing is a creditor's opportunity to dispute the discharge of a debt and ask the court to require you to pay it. If you have a hearing scheduled, here is what you need to know.  What Happens During the Hearing? Although the meeting of creditors is considered a hearing, a judge is not present.

Communicating with your spouse is an inevitable part of the divorce process. Unfortunately, the use of technology can make this communication very detrimental. When you feel slighted or upset, the impulse to send a long text message may be high. If you get bad news, firing off a strongly worded e-mail may seem tempting. While these feelings are very understandable, they can end up hurting you in the divorce process. Read on to discover why e-mailing and text messaging can cause issues and how you can avoid these problems.

The statute of limitations is a law that requires suspected criminals to be charged and tried within a certain time span. The statute of limitations is in place for a number of reasons, but the most common reason is the deterioration of evidence that occurs over time. Below are three things that it's important to understand about the statute of limitations. 1. Not All Crimes Fall Under the Statute of Limitations

Finding odd things in your food, particularly the packaged variety, may seem humorous to people who read about it, but if you are the one with fingernails in your frozen pizza, it's a traumatic experience. In some instances, you may be harmed physically and emotionally. If you do fall victim to this type of food pollution, you may have recourse to legal action. Food Production Packaged foods go through a long process that involves many people and numerous steps.

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), it can take up to five months to make a decision on a disability claim. During that time period, you could be left without a source of income. If you are in need of financial assistance, it is important to understand the resources available and how it can possibly impact your claim.  Can You Get State or Federal Assistance? While waiting for your disability claim to be reviewed, you can apply for financial assistance from the state or federal government.