The law library has acquired an updated edition of Surviving Debt from the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC). Available through our subscription, this guide contains a thorough and straightforward overview of methods leading to a debt-free path.
Surviving Debt covers matters like practical advice to address medical debt and students loans, recover from the financial consequences of natural disasters, and keep homes in the family.
Other updates within this edition includes new tips on how to avoid scams, respond to debt collectors, and navigate coerced debt involving abusive partners.
negotiate and use mediation to keep costs down and improve future dealings with your ex
find your state’s child support guidelines
advocate for the custody arrangements you want
enforce and change custody and support orders
anticipate how your case will be handled by a judge if you go to trial
recognize the situations where you need a lawyer, and
work with a lawyer.
You’ll also find information on subjects such as what judges consider when they rule on custody arrangements, and what happens when one parent wants to move away with the children.
Call No.: SELF HELP KF 547.A15 N65 2024
Additionally, this guide is ideal for those interested in negotiating agreements with your former partner on topics like:
enforcing custody and support orders
modifying agreements when your circumstances change
finding custody and support rules for your state
avoiding a destructive court battle
Legal Research: How to Find & Understand the Law, 20th ed.
locate the best legal resources online or in a law library
understand and help locate statutes, cases, and regulations
use the most current research methods so you approach your legal issue like an attorney, and
Call No.: SELF HELP KF242.A1 E43 2024
Represent Yourself in Court: Prepare & Try a Winning Civil Case, 12th ed.
Represent Yourself in Court: Prepare & Try a Winning Civil Case, is ideal for handling a case on your own from start to finish. This guide provides easy-to-understand steps in the pretrial and trial process. With this guide you will be prepared to: draft and file court papers
get help from an attorney or legal coach
obtain and prepare your evidence, including social media posts
handle depositions
line up, prepare, and examine witnesses
present an opening statement
make and respond to objections
pick a jury if necessary, and
deal with the court clerk and judge.
If seeking help handling bankruptcy, divorce, landlord-tenant dispute, breach of contract case, small business dispute, or any other civil lawsuit, this book will help you handle your case.
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