Controlling Your Legacy

How To File For Long-Term Disability Benefits

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If you get injured and are no longer able to work your normal job or your normal hours, you might be eligible for long-term disability benefits. The way you file for benefits can really help determine whether or not you are granted your benefits. Here are some tips for filing the paperwork. Use the Right Paperwork While you can probably locate paperwork to print and send in to file a disability claim, you will be much better off if you use the forms supplied to you by your employer. Read More»

Divorce And 50/50 Parenting

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As a divorced parent, when it comes time to make custody and visitation arrangements, you will be faced with several choices. Many times, parents want the agreement to provide time with both parents, so joint custody is chosen. 5050 seems to be a fair division of time for each parent and often the divorce decree will stipulate that each parent will share physical custody for 50% of the time. However, when it comes to actually spelling out the exact details on this type of agreement, negotiations flounder and it becomes clear that more thought needs to be put into the custody arrangements. Read More»

The Etiquette Of Divorce: Tips For A Civilized Split

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Going through a divorce is never easy, but things can be made more complicated and challenging when the divorce isn’t amicable or the two parties simply can’t be civilized with each other throughout the process. If you’re going through a divorce, the best thing you can do for yourself is to keep things as civilized and peaceful as possible; by doing so, you’ll be able to find inner peace and move forward with your life. Read More»

Two Crucial Elements Of Proving Negligence

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Negligence is best described as an unintentional action by a person, business or other entity that results in an injury. When it comes to personal injury cases, negligence is one of the most important factors. Typically, it is the responsibility of the injured to prove that the other party was acting negligently in order to be successful with their claim. Given its importance, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the factors that help establish negligence in a personal injury case. Read More»

Preparing Yourself For A Divorce

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The ending of a marriage, no matter the cause, is devastating. There are so many highly charged emotions that will play out during the weeks and months to come. As hard as the decision is to possibly divorce, it will be harder still if you are left unprepared for life once the divorce is completed. Where do I start? Once you have decided that a divorce is a possibility, you should start by seeking legal advice from an experienced divorce attorney in your area. Read More»