Law

Decoupling From A Controversial Partner: Financial, Legal, And Social Pitfalls

Companies and advertisers jumping ship when a celebrity or other company does something very negative is not new. However, in the past few years, the number of times this has happened has skyrocketed. From racist behavior caught on tape to poor business protocols, companies are now distancing themselves from any hint of bad behavior with record speed. If your company has a partnership with another company that recently got called out for terrible practices, you may want to leave that partnership as fast as possible.…

2 Questions Asked By Men That Are Going Through A Divorce

Are you a man that is planning to get a divorce from your spouse, but you’re worried that you are not going to get your fair share from the divorce? Here are some questions that you likely have.  What Should Be Done To Retain Child Custody? If you are looking to have custody of your kids after a divorce, it is important to look at all the reasons that could be used against you to argue that you shouldn’t have custody.…

Can You File A Wrongful Death Claim For A Workplace Incident?

If a loved one died as a consequence of a workplace incident, you may be wondering how you’d go about getting compensation. Many states have workers’ compensation systems that allow surviving family members to pursue claims. You might wonder, though, if you should pursue a full-on wrongful death claim instead. That can be a tricky issue to tackle, and it’s wise to talk with a wrongful death lawyer before making a decision.…

Helpful Tips for Working With a Probate Lawyer After a Family Member Passes Away

If a parent or other family member has recently passed away, you will probably need some legal assistance with taking care of their estate. If you are thinking about hiring a probate lawyer, these are a few tips that can help you successfully work with one while handling your loved one’s estate after their death. Choose the Right Lawyer When handling any type of probate situation, it is smart to have a probate attorney on your side.…

Using Drug Addiction As Fault In Divorce

The opioid epidemic and the devastation caused by the abuse of alcohol and other substances are well known. Unfortunately, relationships of all kinds also suffer as loved ones try to help addicts and often fail. Substance abuse is a major issue in many marriages, and those marriages often fall apart because of it. To learn more about the way drug and alcohol abuse can affect divorce issues, read on. Parenting Plans and Unfit Parents…

Should I File For Chapter 7 Or Chapter 13 With Tax Debts

When you are struggling to pay off your tax debts, you may consider chapter 7 as a way to discharge your debts. However, chapter 7 is not able to discharge tax debts and there’s a different form of bankruptcy you should consider looking toward: chapter 13. This form of bankruptcy can make it much easier to pay off your debts. Chapter 13 and Your Debts Chapter 13 bankruptcy does not immediately discharge the debts you hold.…

What Are The Best Paths To Legal Citizenship Under Current U.S. Law?

Whether you’re currently residing in the U.S. or are hoping to immigrate soon, you may be wondering about the easiest and least expensive way to secure and maintain U.S. citizenship. With the elimination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and other paths to legal residency and citizenship, it can be a challenge to become a U.S. citizen. Read on to learn more about several of the most frequently-used paths to citizenship under current U.…

Get Prepped And Ready For Your Personal Injury Court Experience

Taking another driver to court is not on everyone’s radar. Even those hurt by a careless driver would do better if the situation could be dealt with outside of court. Unfortunately, not all cases settle that way (although most do). If you end up filing a lawsuit against that careless driver and taking them to court, it pays, in more ways than one, to know what to expect. Read on and find out what you need to do to be ready to take the stand and plead your case before a judge and jury.…

How Mediation Helps Divorcing Spouses and Their Children

Going through a divorce when there are kids involved can be difficult for a family. The parents, children, and even extended family and friends may suffer and be affected, and this is why many people choose to mediate divorce instead. A mediation between the spouses who are ready to divorce can be one of the easiest ways to get divorced and can help make the legal process and emotional strain less draining.…

An Appealing Action: What To Know About SSDI Appeals

Those unable to work at their jobs may be able to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). In most cases, very few are approved for benefits with an initial application. Instead, many applicants who manage to get benefits do so by formally appealing the initial Social Security Administration (SSA) denial decision. The appeals process has several rules and precautions to learn about, so read on and learn how to handle your benefits denial properly.…