Consumer Law for Calhoun County, MS
- Bankruptcy
- Student Loans
- Obamacare
- Unemployment Law
- Wage and Hour Law
- Child Custody
- Inheritance Law / Probate
- Democracy
Bankruptcy
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Calhoun City, MS Bankruptcy
Start your bankruptcy research here. You'll find links to all the information for Calhoun City, Mississippi.
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Calhoun County, MS Bankruptcy Lawyers
How to find a bankruptcy lawyer in Calhoun County, MS, and direct links to listings of bankruptcy attorneys serving Calhoun County, MS .
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Calhoun County Means Test Calculator
Every county has its own expense standards, which are applied in the Bankruptcy Means Test, also known as Form 22A. You must complete the means test before you can file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The LegalConsumer.com Means Test Calculator has helped more than a million people get a rough idea of how they will fare in the means test. Click here to use the Means Test Calculator for Calhoun County.
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Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court Info
Each bankruptcy court has its own website and local forms. We provide direct links to essential court information that you'll need before you file, including the Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court's instructions for filing without an attorney, local forms, and local rules.
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Calhoun County Bankruptcy Court
Find out which federal court district you should file in, and which courthouse to contact.
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Mississippi Bankruptcy Law (Mississippi Exemptions)
Section 522 of the federal bankruptcy law provides a list of "exemptions" (property you can keep), but each state has exemptions of its own. Many states let you only use the state exemptions. Here you'll find the exemptions applicable in Mississippi, including the Mississippi Homesetad Exemption, and Mississippi exmptions for pensions, personal property, wage garnishment, and "wild card" exemption.
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Bankruptcy Forms for the Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court
Free, downloadable bankruptcy forms for use in the Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court
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Calhoun County Bankruptcy Forms
Free downloadable bankruptcy forms for use in Calhoun County.
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Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court Credit Counseling
Before you can file bankruptcy, you must go through court-approved credit counseling. Here, find a list of credit counseling agencies that have been approved for pre-bankruptcy counseling in the Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court.
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Student Loans
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Mississippi Student Loans
Student loans now make up the largest single source of consumer debt. It is important to know your rights as a student loan debtor, or as a potential student borrower.
Our articles go over:
- the important differences between public and private student loans,
- your rights and consequences regarding payment reduction,
- Mississippi default penalties,
- loan forgiveness, and cancellation,
... depending on the kind of loan you have.
Health Insurance (Obamacare)
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Mississippi Obamacare Information
Consumers want to know what the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has to offer in terms of competitive insurance rates and the all-important subsidies and tax credits you may qualify for. Our state-specific articles tell you how to sign up in Mississippi, how to qualify for Mississippi subsidies to make your insurance affordable, and whom you need to contact, in Mississippi, to mantain health insurance coverage if your life situation changes.
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Obamacare Health Insurance Rates for Calhoun County
If you live in a state that is served by the Federal Health Insurance Exchange website, you can find a list of rates and health insurance providers for Calhoun County here. Note: These listings do NOT factor in subsidies you may qualify for under the Affordable Care Act.
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Unemployment Benefits
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Mississippi Unemployment Benefits Home
Have you recently lost your job? If so, you may qualify for unemployment benefits: money paid by Mississippi to those who are temporarily out of work.
This site provides clear, accurate information on collecting unemployment benefits in Mississippi, including eligibility, how to apply, how much you'll get, what you'll have to do to keep collecting benefits, and what to do if your application is denied.
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Calhoun County, MS Unemployment Benefits Info
Each state has its own unemployment agency, procedures, forms, and regulations for filing for unemployment benefits. Mississippi's unemployment agency has its own website and online guide. We provide the essential links to this website and guide, and describe the information you need to apply for unemployment benefits.
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Calhoun County, MS Unemployment Benefits Resources
Applying for unemployment benefits in Mississippi is a multi-step process. We give you step-by-step information about how and where to apply, as well as the various ways you can apply for unemployment benefits in Mississippi.
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Mississippi Unemployment Benefit Amounts & Eligibility
To qualify for unemployment benefits, you must meet two basic requirements. First, you must have earned at least a minimum amount, set by Mississippi law, in the time before you lost your job. Second, you must be out of work through no fault of your own. If you are found eligible, Mississippi law also determines how much you will get per week, based on your prior earnings.
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Handling Unemployment Problems
If you are found ineligible for benefits, you can file an appeal. You'll need to meet the procedural requirements and deadlines set by Mississippi. This might be a good time to consult with an experienced Mississippi unemployment lawyer.
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Calhoun County Job Centers
Local job centers -- sometimes called One-Stop Career Centers or American Job Centers --can help you with cover letters, resumes, and job search efforts. You may be required to register with a job center as part of your ongoing obligation to look for work while collecting benefits.
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Wage and Hour Law
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Mississippi Information on Your Wage and Hour Rights
Does your employer owe you wages? If so, you need to know what you can do in Mississippi to get the money you are owed.
This site provides clear, accurate information on wage and hour rights in Mississippi, including minimum wage, overtime, breaks from work, paycheck rules, and more.
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Calhoun County, MS Overtime Rights
Federal and state laws determine your rights to overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires most employers to pay employees one-and-a-half times their regular hourly wage for every hour worked over 40 in a week. But not every employee is entitled to overtime. And some states have different rules.
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Calhoun County, MS Rights to Pay
Federal and Mississippi laws determine the minimum wage, your rights to tips, when you get your final paycheck, and much more.
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Handling Wage and Hour Problems
If you have a wage and hour claim against your employer, you need to know what to do. Most states have a procedure for filing an administrative wage claim. If that doesn't work, it might be a good time to consult with an experienced Mississippi unemployment lawyer.
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Child Custody Law
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Mississippi Child Custody Laws
Learn how to to navigate Mississippi child custody laws and procedures.
This site provides clear, accurate information on child custody rights in Mississippi, including how courts make decisions, basic concepts such as physical vs. legal custody, and more.
Inheritance Law
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Mississippi Inheritance Law
Here, you can learn:
- how probate works in Mississippi
- how to transfer or take care of property that has been left by loved ones
- how to find local property records, etc. that you may need to clear title to property you are inheriting
- whether or not you will be taxed on what you inherit and how to file taxes if necessary
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Calhoun County Probate Court
Health Care Law/ Living Wills & Advance Directives
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Mississippi Health Care Law
If you must make decisions about the health care of a loved one, it is important to have their wishes in writing and in the proper legal form. Each state has rules about the format for these documents. Here you'll find a thorough discussion of what you need to know in Mississippi before you make a Living Will, Advance Directive, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, DNR, POLST or MOLST forms.
Democracy
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Calhoun County, MS Elected Officials
Contact your Elected Representatives at all levels of goverment.
Consumer Law by Region
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YOUR COUNTY
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Bankruptcy
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Bankruptcy Means Test Calculator for Calhoun County
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Calhoun County Bankruptcy Court
(which courthouse of the Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court serves Calhoun County) -
Calhoun County Bankruptcy Forms )
(where in the Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court to get and file bankruptcy forms if you live in Calhoun County -
Calhoun County Bankrupcty Lawyers
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How to File Bankruptcy in Calhoun County
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Health Insurance (Obamacare)
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Inheritance Law
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Child Custody
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Unemployment
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YOUR FEDERAL COURT
Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court -
YOUR STATE
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Mississippi Bankruptcy
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Mississippi Obamacare
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Mississippi Healthcare Law
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Related Regions
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38916 Info Page
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Other Counties for Zip Code 38916
- 38916 - CALHOUN
- 38916 - WEBSTER
Parent Regions
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CITY: Calhoun City, Mississippi
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COUNTY: Calhoun County
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BANKRUPTCY COURT: Mississippi Northern District Bankruptcy Court
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STATE: Mississippi
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CIRCUIT: Fifth Circuit Court of Federal Appeals
Nearby States