Articles Written by Doug Mentes, Esq.
Consider a Mediator Over a DIY Divorce
Wisconsin allows mediators to draft all court documents for disputing parties
Do Domestic Abusers Keep Their Guns?
Tennessee has taken steps to require surrender of an abuser’s guns
Can Bankruptcy Get Rid of Student Loan Debt?
Yes, but those with student loans in Massachusetts will be in a for a battle
Can I Claim the Child Care Expenses in My Taxes?
For unmarried parents, only one parent can claim this income tax benefit in Connecticut
What to Do If You Find Errors in a Credit Report
More than one in five Texans have them, but here’s where to seek help
Should I take Early, Full or Delayed Social Security?
When Texas retirees should draw and the effect on their benefit amount
When Credit Bureaus Have the Wrong Info
What Texans should do when a company gives credit reporting agencies incorrect data
Should I Pay Debts Before Bankruptcy?
Oregon debtors must weigh their options before making these difficult decisions
What Property Can I Keep When Applying for Medicaid?
California seniors, and those assisting them, need to plan ahead
How Do I Get Out of Home Ownership with My Ex-girlfriend or Boyfriend?
For unmarried partners living together in Minnesota, it’s best to plan ahead
A Loved One Passed Away Without a Will. Now What?
The survivors are left with some difficult probate decisions
Tips to Minimize the Cost of Divorce or Custody Matters
Minnesota’s ECM and ENE programs have been recognized for quick resolutions and lower …
Make Sure You Trust Your Attorney-in-Fact
Executing a Power of Attorney form is simple in Minnesota, so long as you trust that person
Who Gets to Choose the Kids’ School if the Parents are Unmarried?
It’s a difficult decision for the court to make with joint custody in Minnesota
Should I Get My Custody Agreement Signed By a Judge?
Unmarried parents with non-binding custody agreements put themselves at risk
Finding a Minnesota Family Law Attorney You Can Trust
The questions to ask as you try to select a competent and honest lawyer
Do I Need an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order?
Victims of domestic abuse in Minnesota need to know
Minnesota Courts Can Take Domestic Abusers’ Guns
An order for protection or misdemeanor conviction can be grounds to bar owning firearms
Should I Get a Health Care Directive?
For Minnesotans, it’s little effort to ensure important decisions are decided correctly
Which Divorced Parent Gets to Claim the Kids in Taxes?
The federal rules on dependent exemptions for Minnesota parents doing their tax returns
Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Better Than Chapter 7?
For some Minnesota debtors, Chapter 13 might be the only option
Do You Need Comp Coverage for Your Employees?
With few exceptions, Florida employers are required to have workers’ compensation …
What Can You Get for an Inaccurate Credit Report Lawsuit?
The damages Washington consumers can expect for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Seeking Damages for Background Check or Credit Reporting Errors
A Florida attorney can help you secure punitive awards against consumer reporting agencies
Gifting and Transferring Assets to Qualify for Medicaid
What Florida seniors are allowed to do with their assets
Losing Your House to Medicaid Estate Recovery
With planning, heirs may be able to keep the family home
The End of Alimony Deductions in Utah
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminates the long-standing deduction for alimony payers
At What Age Should I Draw from Social Security?
It’s not an easy decision to make when planning retirement in Pennsylvania
Make Sure Your Employer Follows the Law for Background Checks
What employees in New Jersey need to know about their records
Contemplating Divorce? If Alimony is an Issue, You Better Hurry
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ends alimony deduction in Georgia
How to Prove Your Car is a Lemon
Indiana vehicle owners must meet strict requirements or risk losing out on relief
Filing an Automotive Breach of Warranty Lawsuit
Indiana car owners can sue a manufacturer if their vehicle is still under warranty
How Does a Court Decide Child Custody in Indiana?
The eight factors that a judge analyzes before awarding custody
How Do I Determine Child Support in Indiana?
It’s a complicated task for unmarried or divorced parents
Disputing a Furnisher in a Credit Information Suit
California consumers should know the laws and obligations that protect them
Can You Discharge Student Loans in California?
Bankruptcy courts make it difficult, but some student loan holders will qualify
Frustrated with a Vehicle Purchase?
Many Illinois automobile owners aren’t aware they may qualify for relief
Is Your Vehicle a Lemon or Not Lived Up to its Warranty?
Illinois car owners should know the vehicle maker informal dispute resolution process
Financial Planning for Medicaid in Illinois
How to navigate the laws and ensure that nursing home care will be covered
Who Claims the Kids on Their Tax Return?
Illinois parents should review the IRS rules for claiming the dependent exemption before filing …
How Is Child Custody Determined in Illinois?
Parents must understand the significant recent changes made to the law
How Much Child Support Will I Pay in Illinois?
A change in the law could make a significant difference in support payments
Will I Pay Taxes on Alimony Payments?
For Louisianans, they can’t be deducted from income for those divorced in 2019 or after
What If You Find Mistakes in Your Credit Report?
Get to know the laws consumer reporting agencies must follow
Can I Transfer Assets Prior to Bankruptcy?
In Maryland, transfers to avoid creditors risk being set aside by a trustee
Which Parent Claims the Child Care Tax Credit?
Unmarried parents: Don’t overlook this benefit in Ohio