As a parent, you have probably taught your teen the importance of not drinking and driving. Even if you have not had this specific conversation at home, it is taught in the schools from grade school. No parent wants to find out that their child has been charged with driving under the influence, or DUI, but unfortunately it happens. When you do, there are some really important things that you need to do.…
Read More »When the weather becomes stormy, it can be difficult to avoid getting caught in an intense downpour. The roads may be slick and you may find it almost impossible to see. You might then lose control of your car and have an accident. Whether it is determined that you are at fault will affect whether your car insurance provider will be paying the damages or whether you will even be taken to court.…
Read More »If you and your spouse are facing financial difficulties and you’re filing for divorce, you might want to consider filing for bankruptcy protection first. There are many benefits to filing for bankruptcy before you file for divorce. Here are just four of the reasons why you and your spouse should seek bankruptcy protection now that you’re ready to divorce. No Need to File Two Cases If you and your spouse are drowning in debt, you’re going to take that debt with you.…
Read More »Auto accidents are always an unpleasant thing to experience. However, the experience is even worse when you are badly injured and can no longer drive the vehicle due to it being totaled. If you have found yourself in such a situation because a truck driver crashed into your vehicle, speaking to an attorney might be the most ideal way to reduce some of the stress that you are in. If the truck driver is the one that is responsible for causing the collision, you might be entitled to compensation, and possibly a large amount.…
Read More »If you are unable to work at your job because of an injury or illness, there are two different benefit programs available to help you. Both SSI (Supplemental Security Insurance) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) are federal government programs that assist those with medical issues with monetary payments. The two programs do have a few similarities, but they have many differences. Since these two programs are so frequently confused, read on to learn more about each program and how they serve different populations.…
Read More »Selling a house on contract can be very beneficial to a homeowner, but there are also some risks with this type of deal. If you are about to sell your home to someone on contract, you will need to visit a real estate attorney for help drawing up the contract you will use. The attorney will make sure the contract includes all the necessary details and that it protects you, and here are three important details that must be included in the deal.…
Read More »If you are going through a divorce, and you have school-going children, you should take precautions to ensure that your custody issues don’t affect your children’s education. Here are three ways custody issues can affect education: Effect on Homework Children usually call upon their parents to help them with homework and school projects. This isn’t a big deal when the two of you are still married, but it may become complicated when you divorce and have to live separately.…
Read More »Some criminal defense attorneys have found themselves representing people who are being falsely accused of a crime by a spouse during the process of a divorce. This can be a devastating situation and a total shock if you thought you knew the person you were married to for years. Divorce can bring out the worst in people, though. Something else that can bring out the worst in people sometimes is social media.…
Read More »Recent political changes have caused many individuals to wonder if their ability to enter the United States will be compromised. If you are planning to conduct business in the United States, you should recognize that you may qualify for entry into the country as a treaty investor. Here are three stipulations that you must adhere to if you plan to obtain a treaty investor visa in the near future. 1. You must be investing substantial capital.…
Read More »One frequently misunderstood issue when it comes to international adoption is that a child taken in by American citizens will automatically become a citizen as well. This isn’t always true. Here’s what you need to know about this issue to protect your child from future problems related to their citizenship status. The Child Citizenship Act The Child Citizenship Act is a law outlining exactly when a child adopted from another country becomes an American citizen.…
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