2017

2 Steps You Should Take Before Filing A Lawsuit

If you have been in a car accident, you are probably wondering if you can file a personal injury lawsuit. There are many people who successfully file lawsuits and find that they are in a better financial position after the accident. However, before you file the lawsuit it is important that you take the proper steps to work out any disputes. Here are some steps you should take. 1. Try To Resolve It With The Other Party…

Understanding Child Support Obligations

One potential tricky aspect of a divorcing couple with minor children involves the perfect storm of both emotions and finances. The parent who is not appointed to be the physical custodian of the child will inevitably be ordered to pay child support for that child. The rules for who pays what and how much is owed are set out in specific laws and rules, so read on to learn more.…

How To Prove A Dog Owner's Negligence After A Dog Bite

If you are bitten by a dog in a state that has enacted strict liability dog bite laws, then you don’t have to prove the dog owner’s negligence to be compensated. Merely proving that you did not provoke the dog and you were not trespassing is enough to entitle you to the compensation. If your state doesn’t have strict liability dog bite laws, then you must prove that a dog owner was negligent when seeking compensation from the down owner.…

Do You Owe Your Divorcing Spouse Half Of Your Worker's Compensation Settlement?

If you have been injured on your job, it can put a real strain on your marriage. Not only are you faced with having to deal with your injuries, medical treatment, mood-changing medications and more, but an injury can also often place a financial strain on your marriage. Unfortunately, some spouses are not willing to stay through thick and thin, or care for you while you are incapacitated. But if they leave prior to you receiving your worker’s compensation settlement, will they be entitled to a percentage of it for the pain and suffering that the injury put them through?…

Working as a Court Reporter and Court Observer: How to Prepare for This Unique Job

Court reporters are hired by circuit courts to keep proper notation of court proceedings. However, a court reporter only records what is said, not how things are said or how other people appear to be interpreting them. A different sort of court job hires trained court reporters to act as observers in the gallery and record reactions, facial expressions, and interpret body language for the purposes of detailed case documentation. Here is how you can prepare for such an interesting and interpretive job.…

5 Reasons Why Your Law Office Can Benefit From An IT Consultant

You might think that hiring an IT consultant is not necessary for your office, but perhaps you’re not aware of all of the advantages of professional IT assistance at your office. The following are five reasons why you might want to take advantage of the services of an IT consulting firm: IT consultants can save you time and make it so that you’re not distracted by computer or network issues.…

Child Support Hearings: 4 Things You Should Not Do

So, you are going to be going to a child support hearing in the near future. It will be left up to a complete stranger to decide just how much money in child support you will be receiving or that you will owe. So, as you prepare for your upcoming hearing, it is important that you be aware of a few things that you should never do: 1. Don’t Forget to Check and Read Your Mail.…

Explaining Some Ramifications Of Estrangement And Separation In "At Fault" Divorce States

There are lots of people out there who tend to say that they are divorced, when in fact they are either estranged from their spouses or just separated. There are massive differences among these terms, especially when it comes to certain legal issues, specifically “at fault” divorce states. To understand what those legal issues are in such states, you should first understand what these terms mean on a legal level before you attempt any other relations or relationships with other people.…

Small Business Tips For Trademark Protection

One of the biggest challenges for many small business owners is trademark protection. When it comes to intellectual property and trademarks, you have to be attentive to any potential infringement. If you don’t monitor these things and take action against them, the courts may determine that you surrendered your right to enforce it later. That means that if another company infringes on your trademark and surpasses your business, you won’t be able to do anything about it after the fact.…

Cementing Your Relationship With A Prenuptial Agreement

Wedding plans can fill your time, and the joy of planning for the big day is part of the fun. Be sure, however, that you take the time to create something a bit more serious than a color scheme. A prenuptial agreement serves an important role; it can help you and your fiancé to solidify some important financial plans and goals, and set up some guidelines to handle some future potential issues.…