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Do I Have to Tell My Employer About My Arrest?

Prospective employees who have arrests on their record are often unsure if they should divulge this information to an employer. What if it harms your chances of employment? The fact is that an estimated 65 million Americans have a criminal record and the majority of employers run a background check to dig around for any criminal activity in an applicant’s past. However, just because you have a ...

What to Tell Your Boss About Your Divorce

If you are going through a divorce, even if it is amicable, you will eventually have to tell your boss about it. The fact is that divorce is a major event in a person’s life and dissolving your marriage will impact you in more ways than one. You will have to make changes to things like your health care plan and tax status, and even miss time from work to attend court appointments, counseling, or ...

The Risks of Using a Public Defender

Your decision to use a public defender could drastically affect the outcome of your case. If you are facing criminal charges , consider the following risks before working with a public defender. They Aren’t Actually Free. If you cannot afford a private attorney, you can apply to use a public defender. Once your application is approved, the court will assign a public defender to your case. However, ...

How Will a Divorce Affect My Credit?

A divorce impacts not only your family life but also your financial life. While simply filing for divorce will not affect your credit score, the fallout of the dissolution could. Learn 4 ways a divorce can affect your credit, and how to protect it. 1.Reduced Income Going from two incomes to one can dramatically impact on your finances. If you don’t make a financial plan, you may find yourself with ...