3 Questions To Ask Your Lawyer About Your Injury Case

Posted on 29 December 2015

If you've been the unfortunate victim of a physical injury, you may need to take legal action against the individual who caused it. Doing so may help you recover the necessary compensation to cover your medical bills or money for lost wages as well. It's ideal to meet with an attorney to discuss your case; and being prepared in advance by knowing some specific questions to ask may be helpful to you. [Read More]

Does Cohabitation Affect Your Alimony Payments?

Posted on 11 December 2015

If spousal payments are listed as part of your divorce decree, you're required to make them so that your ex-spouse can maintain the lifestyle level that he or she was accustomed to living during your marriage. However, in some cases, the amount of alimony that you pay can be reduced or eliminated if your ex-spouse begins cohabitating with his or her partner. Learn more about how cohabitation affects alimony payments to determine whether you can petition the court for a modification of payments. [Read More]

The Five Major Types Of Punishment For A DUI Conviction

Posted on 24 November 2015

Those on the market for the right DUI lawyer might be wondering what types of punishment they could potentially be facing if they are convicted. In fact, there are a variety of potential punishments for this type of crime. While the particulars of DUI punishments sometimes vary by state, the following are five of the most commonly seen types of punishment: Monetary punishments A DUI conviction will typically involve a fine or several fines. [Read More]

3 Questions About Custodial Mediation During A Divorce

Posted on 6 November 2015

One legal proceeding that takes a lot of care to find a balanced agreement is a custodial proceeding. Your attorney will do their best to promote open communication with your former spouse about how to best divide child custody, and to keep things peaceful for any children that are involved. It is common to go through custodial mediation when getting divorced with children, which may cause you to have some questions before it begins. [Read More]

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Family Documents: Dealing with Legal Arrangements

After putting it off for years, my wife and I finally decided the time had come to call an attorney and prepare documents related to our estate. From the very first consultation, we knew that there was a lot of work to do. Fortunately, our lawyer was with us every step of the way. Before we were done, our wills were finalized, we set up trust funds for the kids, and had identified guardians who would take care of the kids if we died before they reached adulthood. We even prepared living wills, ensuring our wishes would be carried out if we were too ill to make our wishes known. If you have not organized your estate, start today. I'll share how we identified our needs, and what it took to put everything in place. I promise that once the job is done, you'll sleep better at night.