2017

Secure Your Future Through Proactivity — Questions To Ask Your Divorce Lawyer

No one enters into a marriage expecting it to end. The conclusion of a long and meaningful relationship can be among the most stressful periods in your life, but it’s vital that you don’t allow that stress to overwhelm you. Even polite and amicable divorces require you to be engaged in the process and prepared for anything that might be around the bend. In order to guarantee that preparation, you need to be sure to be fully engaged with your attorney.…

Uncontested Divorces: 3 Things That You Need To Know Before Filing

There are basically two types of divorce: the contested divorce and the uncontested divorce. The contested divorce consists of both parties duking it out over who gets what – and it involves going to court to settle those decisions. With an uncontested divorce, the parties will still end up in court to finalize the divorce; however, the parties are not involved in a huge fight with one another. Instead, the parties are simply requesting the approval of the court of their agreed upon divorce decree.…

Slip And Slide Defense: How Slipping At A Water Park May Not Be Your Fault

There is nothing better for family and friends to enjoy in the heat of the summer than a great day at the water park. There are plenty of slides, wading pools, and more for each level of swimming ability. One of the worst things that can happen at a water park is slipping and falling. Though water parks are wet and it is clear that you should be careful, being careful may not always prevent an accident.…

Fighting For Custody Of Your Kids: What Your Lawyer Needs To Know

When you and your significant other separate or file for divorce and you have children together, you will want to make sure to file for custody right away. Legal custody entitles the children to continue living with you and makes you the primary caregiver. You can expect your significant other to expect parental rights to your children as well, which is why it’s very important to get a lawyer as soon as you can to make your custody case much stronger.…

The Importance Of Having A DUI Attorney

If you have been charged with a DUI, you will want to make sure that you are taking the time to hire the best DUI attorney that you can afford. If you cannot afford one, a public defender may be assigned to your case. Either way, you want to make sure that you are not missing out on the chance to have a skilled attorney represent you during your time in court.…

Is Workers Compensation Enough?

After being injured on the job, workers compensation is supposed to make it easier for you to recover. After all, you’re already hurting because of the incident, and there’s really no reason for you to focus on anything but getting better. Unfortunately, not all injuries are so simple that they’ll be a thing of the past after a doctor releases you as fit for full duty. Before signing anything, consider a few workplace injury issues that could mean a greater need than what workers compensation has to offer.…

Hurt At Work? Here's How To Help Your Lawyer Win Your Personal Injury Case

Are you suing your employer for an injury you received due to an accident that wasn’t your fault? Here’s what you can do to help your personal injury lawyer win your case: Document the Specifics One of the most important things you can do to support your personal injury lawyer as they work to win your case is to take the time to thoroughly document the specific circumstances that led up to your injury so that the other party’s representatives, as well as your own, can gain some personal insight into how the events actually occurred.…

Tips For Better Communication With Your Litigator

If you are the client of a litigator, there is a good chance that you want your case to be handled as well and as smoothly as possible. This is going to require a decent amount of communication between you and your litigator. Here are some tips on improving your communication between yourself and your litigator. 1. Make Sure That Your Litigator Understands Your Stress Level Your litigator is going to assume, objectively, that you are likely under a lot of stress.…

What Should You Do At A DUI Traffic Stop?

A DUI checkpoint, if you’ve never encountered one, is an event where police stand at a certain point in the road and stop cars to check for obvious signs of driver intoxication. These checkpoints are legal in themselves (although some argue that if the officers don’t stay completely within certain limits, then they start to infringe on citizens’ rights), so getting upset about them isn’t likely to be profitable. Here are some hints to help you determine what you should do if you come across one of these checkpoints.…

Understanding Apraxia Of Speech And Social Security Disability For Children

Does your toddler have apraxia of speech? Your child may have been able to reach other milestones, such as sitting, crawling and even walking, but may be struggling to form words. If he or she is already two or three years old, there is a chance you are already receiving special services for your little one, such as speech therapy and behavioral therapy. However, you may have decided to apply for disability benefits for your child because his or her inability to talk is truly disabling.…