Categories: Law, Blog If you're in the military and in the middle of a divorce, make sure you have the right legal representation. You can't afford to choose the wrong lawyer to handle your divorce, especially where your finances are concerned. If you're going through a divorce, read the information provided below. You'll find three reasons to hire a military divorce attorney right away. Understand the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act If you're serving active duty in the military right now, and your spouse has filed for divorce, you need an attorney who understands the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA. Read More
Child Support
Categories: Law, Blog It's not as easy to duck out on child support obligations as it used to be. Child support enforcement agencies have several ways to get to a deadbeat parent and force them to make good on their responsibilities. If you have noticed your ex is not complying with the orders, you have the law on your side. To know how to handle things, read on. Your Ex Has Money Troubles Read More
Child Custody and Visitation
Categories: Law, Blog Some couples decide that divorce is the best option instead of staying married in an unhappy partnership. When you have kids, divorce can be a bit more complex and you need to make special custody arrangements. It's important to make the right choices as you go through the divorce process so that you don't make child custody mistakes. Hiring a divorce custody lawyer can help you have more success. Here are some child custody mistakes that you will want to avoid when seeking divorce: Read More
Premarital Agreement
Categories: Law, Blog One of the most commonly believed misconceptions about prenuptial agreements is that they cannot be invalidated. The reality is that under certain circumstances, a divorcing spouse could successfully challenge a prenuptial. There are various situations in which this is possible. Here are just a few. The Prenuptial Was Signed Under Duress If the court believes that you or your spouse signed the prenuptial agreement under duress, part or all of the agreement could be invalidated. Read More
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DUI/DWI
Categories: Law, Blog If you are dealing with a DUI charge, you may feel nervous and wonder how your life will change. It is understandable that you feel that way because a DUI is a very serious offense. Whether it is your first or second offense, it is important to talk to an experienced DUI attorney promptly. Different Ways a DUI Can Impact Your Life The consequences of a DUI do not stop at jail time. Read More
Traffic Violations
Categories: Law, Blog If you enjoy cycling and there aren't many decent cycling routes around where you live, you'll likely invest in a bicycle rack for your car and travel to different areas that are suitable for riding. These outings can be memorable for many reasons, but you don't want to remember one of them because of the traffic ticket that you received. Unfortunately, if you aren't careful with your trunk-mounted bicycle rack, you could end up pulled over and handed a ticket. Read More
Theft
Drug Crimes
Categories: Law, Blog If you've been charged with a drug crime, it's important to understand whether you've been charged with drug possession or drug trafficking. These are two different sets of crimes with very different consequences. Here's what you should know. What Is Drug Possession? Drug possession is the fact of having an illegal drug or a controlled drug without having a prescription for it. The drugs might be on your person, in your home, in your car, or in another area under your control. Read More
Categories: Law, Blog If you have recently started your own business and need to begin hiring employees, then you should understand that there are many laws and regulations that you need to follow when it comes to employee rights. Employee rights can be difficult to understand and thus they are also hard to always follow. You can speak with either a lawyer who specialized in business law or employment law to learn about some of these rights. Read More
Categories: Law, Blog If you suffered an injury at work, it can put you out of work for a significant amount of time. You will likely be entitled to workers' compensation coverage that will pay for your medical needs for your injury. It may also provide you with disability pay while you are unable to work. Many employers will want to settle your workers' compensation claim so they only pay you one lump sum instead of subsequent payments. Read More
Employment Litigation
The impact of a skilled criminal defense attorney goes far beyond the courtroom. By providing emotional support, protecting your reputation, assisting with employment issues, connecting you with resources, helping you rebuild your life post-case, and offering legal advice for future issues, a criminal defense attorney can be an invaluable ally in navigating the challenges that arise from criminal charges. By choosing the right attorney, you can secure a strong legal defense and a partner in overcoming the personal and professional obstacles that may accompany your case.
Sexual Harassment
Categories: Law, Blog If you are the owner of a business and are concerned about your liability if an employee files a sexual harassment complaint, then you are right to be concerned. A single badly-behaving employee can do serious damage to your business and you could find yourself in the middle of an expensive lawsuit. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to protect your business from this fate. Here are some sexual harassment lawyer-approved tips for protecting your business from liability in the case that an employee files a lawsuit against you or one of your employees: Read More
Categories: Law, Blog Closing is a term that's widely used to describe the end of the process of officially transferring a property from one party to another at the end of a sale. It's important to understand the legal implications of this moment, and you should consider having a real estate law firm involved with the closing process. Let's examine what some of the major implications of closing are from a legal viewpoint. Read More
Categories: Law, Blog The proliferation of personal and public recording devices (e.g. traffic cameras, smartphones) means there's a good chance your auto accident was caught on camera. Video and audio evidence can help or hurt your personal injury case, which is why you may want to consider hiring an audio/video forensics expert to review any recorded evidence that may be available. Here are two reasons you should consider this option. To Validate or Invalidate Evidence Read More
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
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Categories: Law, Blog It is an unfortunate fact that many people ignore the importance of estate planning until it is too late. They may assume that they have sufficient time to plan their estate, only to be struck by a sudden illness. It may also be the case that they are confused about how to go about planning their estate, or that they feel too busy with other responsibilities to do so. Regardless of the reason given, estate planning should always be a priority no matter what age you are, and the best way to effectively plan an estate is by contacting an estate planning attorney. Read More
Wills
Categories: Law, Blog While many associate estate plans with wills and trusts, a complete estate plan also covers things that can occur before death. One of those important considerations is a living will. This form of planning ahead can help your loved ones better cope with your healthcare situation. Read on to find out more. What to Know About Living Wills These simple documents are known as living wills because they address needs that happen when incapacity occurs before death. Read More
Trusts
Power of Attorney
Categories: Law, Blog Few times are as somber as when an adult child has to lay one of their parents to rest. You may have cared for your parent at the end of their life, been given power of attorney to make important medical and legal decisions, but making changes to a final will can be acrimonious at best. Whether you are satisfied with your inheritance or believe that the final will left you with an insufficient piece of the estate, you could find yourself disputing how to split up your deceased parent's estate with your siblings. Read More
Categories: Law, Blog Although no one wants to file for bankruptcy, it can sometimes be a good option if you have mounting debts to repay. Although there are many different bankruptcy codes, they all can be divided into two basic categories: liquidations and reorganizations. If you are an individual filing for bankruptcy, you will most likely be looking at chapter 7 bankruptcy—or liquidations; or, you'll be looking at chapter 13 bankruptcy, which is a reorganization. Read More
Foreclosure
Categories: Law, Blog If your bank is threatening to foreclose on your home, you are going to need to fight back against the foreclosure. Here are a few things that you can do to help your attorney fight the legal process that the bank has started against your home. #1 Gather All Paperwork That You Can The first thing that you need to do is get together all the paperwork that you can that related to your home. Read More
Tax Law
Categories: Law, Blog Sometimes it can be hard to know when to hire a tax attorney over a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) when it comes to your personal tax preparation. In some respects, both tax attorneys and CPAs perform many of the same functions, but there are some salient differences between the two. Most importantly, a tax attorney is your personal advocate when it comes to anything tax-related. A CPA may perform calculations, and help with the mechanics of filling in an individual box on your federal tax return, but tax attorneys can provide greater guidance when it comes to the how regarding your taxes. Read More