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Legal Advice Auto Accident Attorneys Recommend For Auto Collision Victims

27 February 2020

Auto accidents are pretty frequent today, given the unpredictability of driving conditions and certain drivers. If you are ever in this situation and it wasn't your fault, it's important to remember the following legal advice from auto accident attorneys. It will save you a ton of legal hassle in the future.  Talk to Witnesses If you were hit by another vehicle on a busy street, there was probably someone or a group of people that saw everything go down.

5 Factors That Decide How Long A Divorce Will Take

23 January 2020

Divorce law is not a uniform system, and that means there are a handful of factors in each state that will determine how long your case might take. Let's look at five considerations that may dictate the length of the divorce process for you. Cooling-Off Period Requirements Only six states don't have cooling-off periods built into their divorce systems. The longest cooling-off period for divorce is in California, where a divorce can't be finalized for six months.

Served Divorce Papers? 2 Things You Need To Do First

7 January 2020

If you have been served with divorce papers, you should not sit the papers down and ignore them. Instead, you need to take steps immediately to act. This will ensure you are protected. Below are two things you should do first. Contact an Attorney It is vital that you contact a divorce attorney as soon as you can. They will ask you to bring them the divorce papers that you received so they can look them over.

Your Workers Compensation Benefits And Working Through A Denial

6 December 2019

Workers compensation insurance is designed to provide employees who are hurt on the job with a paycheck until they are able to return back to work. If you are hurt at work and you file a workers compensation claim, you may find yourself getting the benefits you deserve denied. This can be for a range of reasons, and you may be surprised to discover that you aren't getting a check anytime soon.

Working with a Professional to Handle 4 Family Law Matters

7 November 2019

Encountering a need to handle family law matters can be stressful for anyone. In addition to the complex legal issues that these disputes can create, there is also the potential for immense emotional strain. However, there are a handful of problems that individuals are most likely to encounter when it concerns their family law issues. Guardianship Changes Individuals often assume that guardianship changes will always be highly contested. However, there are many instances where these changes are voluntary on both sides.

Setting Up A Special Needs Trust For Your Loved One

10 October 2019

For individuals with special needs, daily life can be an immense challenge. As a result, it is common for these individuals to have a number of needs that must be met if their health, safety, and comfort are to be preserved. One tool for ensuring that the resources are available to meet these needs will be the creation of a special needs trust. This trust will ensure that the financial resources are available for your loved one's ongoing needs.

Ready For A Split? How To Prepare For Your Divorce

3 August 2019

If it looks like you're heading for divorce, now's the time to start making plans. The first thing you need to do is hire an attorney, even if you're not quite prepared to file. Early communication with an attorney can help you avoid problems with your divorce. In addition to seeking legal advice, here are three steps you should take before you file for divorce. Have a Financial Plan If you're going to file for divorce, it's crucial that you have a financial plan in place.

Legal And Allowed In An Illegal Situation: The Growing Legal Issues Surrounding Marijuana

3 August 2019

More and more states are legalizing marijuana for both/either recreational and medicinal purposes. While that is good news for many proponents of this drug, it is not such good news for many police officers who stop people in cars and make arrests on possession charges. In fact, there is a whole new set of legal problems to come out of the individual states legalizing marijuana, and it has everything to do with people traveling between states where it is legal here, but not legal there.