Don’t Face Your Legal Struggles Alone
Dozens of misconceptions about alimony have grown up around the concept. Alimony is a court-ordered monetary award to a spouse or former spouse when a divorce or separation occurs. The payments are designed to provide financial support for a variety of situations, but there’s no guarantee that individuals will receive, or have to pay, alimony […]
Many people that are injured while working don’t report it unless it’s a major incident. What you may not know is that some seemingly small accidents can have major repercussions and long-lasting effects. There are many good reasons why you should notify a supervisor of any injury. Medical Care If the injury is obviously serious, […]
There’s a reason why people should receive medical treatment after a car accident – not all injuries are immediately apparent. There are some types of fractures and internal damage that will only show up with an MRI or CT scan and aren’t immediately visible with an x-ray, the typical means that’s used to identify injuries. […]
The dissolution of a marriage or long-term relationship is never a pleasant affair and it becomes infinitely more difficult when children are involved. Each party typically believes they can parent better. Emotions are intense and in some instances, a parent may contest custody simply as an act of revenge. Messy child custody cases can be avoided […]
Everyone assumes they’re covered under Workers’ Compensation if they’re injured in a work-related accident. The fact is that Workers’ Compensation is primarily designed to provide employers with immunity from some types of lawsuits if an employee is injured on the job and limited liability companies can receive an exemption from purchasing the insurance at all. […]
No one says “I do” with the intention of divorcing down the road. Divorce can happen to anyone for any number of reasons. Sometimes two people know it’s over long before divorce proceedings are initiated. Other times, one party may be blind-sided. No matter what the internal struggles in the relationship, there are some definite […]
Divorce is never easy and when it involves domestic violence there are additional factors to consider. The safety of you, your children, and even pets will be the top priority. It will require a strategy that provides a place of safety for you and your children, an attorney specializing in domestic abuse, restraining orders, and […]
People read about the details of messy celebrity divorces all the time, but there are actually amicable divorces, too. Divorces typically get messy due to the emotional trauma of dissolving a marriage. They can get particularly contentious when there are children, if significant money or assets are involved, if a partner contests the divorce, or […]
Negligence is a term that confuses many people whether it’s in regard to a car accident, dog bite incident, or a trip and fall injury. It’s a concept that can be difficult to prove in a court of law, which is typically where accusations of negligence end up. A person can be considered negligent and […]
Millions of injuries occur in the workplace every year and many employees don’t know what the protocols are when it happens. Some injuries are minor and some are life-threatening. Many people continue to work even after they’re hurt without realizing that they’re exacerbating the injury or that it was worse than it appeared. Some people […]