If you've received your settlement check and—for one reason or another—come to the conclusion it should be bigger than it is, you may be wondering if it's possible to request a do over and have your existing agreement thrown out so you can renegotiate. In general, a settlement agreement becomes final once you sign the contract. However, there are a few times when you can have the contract invalidated.
Legal Grounds for Invalidating a Settlement Agreement
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If you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse want to share custody of your kids but you really don't get along, you may feel discouraged about the idea. Instead of looking at a co-parenting model for raising your children, consider a possibility known as parallel parenting. This allows you to share custody while having very limited contact with one another.
About Parallel Parenting
In a parallel parenting arrangement, the two of you admit that your relationship isn't conducive to co-parenting.
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You've probably heard rumors that if a debt is more than seven years old it is automatically forgiven, but thought it sounded too good to be true. Like many rumors, this one has a kernel of truth. Although the debt is not forgiven, debt collectors must abide by some restrictions while collecting the debt once the statute of limitations has been met. But there are other important considerations when it comes to determining if your debt has been forgiven.
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If you have a health condition that has recently interfered with your ability to work, you're not alone. Almost 9 million people received disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2014. Like you, there are probably people who need it but don't understand the qualification process or else they don't know where to turn. If you can, it's wise to consult with an attorney who can guide you through the proper channels for applying.
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With more than 2 million people injured or disabled in vehicle accidents in the U.S. each year, it's important to make sure that you're prepared in case you are in an accident yourself. Whether or not you're at fault for the accident, there is a chance that you will have to prove your case in court in order to resolve discrepancies between you and the other party. Here are a few things you'll want to collect to protect yourself and build your case in the event of an accident:
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