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 […]
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Should I Hire a Workers Compensation Attorney?
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. […]
Divorce Do’s and Don’ts
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 […]
Getting out of a Violent Marriage
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 […]
Negligence isn’t Always Easy to Prove
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 […]
Do Divorces have to be Messy?
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 […]
Compensation after an Auto Accident
The potential for an auto accident always exists and it’s important that you know what to do if you’re involved in an accident and how to obtain any financial compensation to which you may be entitled. If you’re injured in an accident, you have a right to have your medical costs paid, be reimbursed for […]
What to do if Injured at Work
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 […]
Choosing an Executor for your Will
No one wants to contemplate their own demise, but choosing an executor of your will is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The executor will be responsible for ensuring that all the terms of your will are met and carried out. The average person typically chooses one of their children for the task, […]
Why Seek Legal Guidance After an Injury
An accident of any kind is a traumatic event and people are often in varying degrees of shock afterward. The body automatically pumps adrenaline into the bloodstream as part of its fight or flight response. It helps block the pain response which can lead people to believe they’re not injured, even when they are. People […]