Controlling Your Legacy
Are you going through a divorce that is less than amicable? This can be a very tumultuous time for everyone involved, particularly when it comes to child custody arrangements. If you and your soon-to-be former spouse have not yet worked out your custody agreement and you wish to keep your children in your care until an agreement is reached, you have the option to file a temporary custody order. A temporary custody order is used to do the following: Read More»
Only about 1 out of every 20 personal injury cases ever go trial—and there are some really good reasons this is so. If you’re about to talk to an attorney about a personal injury lawsuit, learn why pretrial negotiation skills may matter more than how many successful trials they’ve had in court.
There can be diminishing returns on your case the further that you take it.
Personal injury attorneys generally work on a contingency fee basis, which means that they don’t get paid unless you receive a settlement either before or after a lawsuit is filed. Read More»
Are you being falsely accused of a crime that you didn’t commit? It can be tempting to try and ignore the charges and pretend that everything will be alright, since you assume there is no proof available that you committed the crime. Unfortunately, it isn’t that simple and you will need to take an active part in your defense to prevent false charges from becoming a real criminal sentence. The following tips can help you deal with a false accusation. Read More»
In the United States alone there are more than a half a million children who end up in foster care every year. Without those good-hearted individuals who are willing to step up and take care of these children, it would be a drastic burden on the localized governments to take charge and make sure these youngsters have a place to stay. If you are a foster parent, you may feel like there is enough respect for what you do that you would never be faced with the need for a lawyer. Read More»
Most people think of workers compensation as a program that compensates workers for an accident, such as a fall, that occurs on the job, but it can also cover other situations. For example, if you suffer from a repetitive stress injury, or RSI, caused by your job, you might be eligible for benefits from workers compensation. This article takes a look at some of the key considerations surrounding this issue.
Background
At one point, workers compensation laws only applied to those who suffered an injury from a single unfortunate event that left them unable to perform their job. Read More»
