When a married couple reaches a point of irreconcilable difference, they’ll likely begin the process of divorce. Before a divorce is finalized, a separation will occur. After all, with emotions high and separate lawyers being talked to, it’s not a good idea to try and remain in the same household. But How Does Separation Work? Is It A Legal Process?…Read More
It goes without saying that divorces are very difficult for both parties involved. They will affect you emotionally, socially, and financially. Finances tend to be the biggest uncertainty in a divorce proceeding. Who gets what? How much do they get? One aspect that’s particularly misunderstood is spousal support, also known as alimony. What Exactly Is Spousal Support? The history of spousal…Read More
Accidents involving drunk driving are a very serious matter. If a drunk driver causes an accident that results in the other person being injured, they’ll likely be facing felony charges. But what happens with the person who was injured? What are you entitled to when a drunk driver hits you? I Was Injured By A Drunk Driver. What Happens Now?…Read More
If a person is released after they have been in a jail for an extended period of time, it’s likely they will be placed on parole. In order to granted parole, the individual must show that they have observed the rules of the institution they were in, and that they are no longer a danger to the public. The decision…Read More
In certain situations, a person (known as the principal) can give someone the ability to act on their behalf in legal situations. This is known as power of attorney. With power of attorney, this secondary individual becomes an attorney-in-fact, also known as an agent. With power of attorney status, the actions of this person become the legally binding decisions of…Read More
No one plans to get divorced when they get married. If it happens, unless you’ve experienced a divorce before, you probably won’t know what happens next. Divorces can take different directions depending on how well the two parties are able to work together. For most divorces, there will be a settlement meeting (or meetings) that takes place. This will generally…Read More
Drinking and driving is a serious issue that can result in many unfortunate things happening. This is especially true when it results in an accident involving another party. For those who are involved in an accident while driving under the influence, here is what you need to know. You’ll Still Receive The Standard DUI Charges Whatever the incident may be…Read More
For many families, the will and probating process is fairly straight forward. A family member passes, their will is read, the respective family members receive their inheritance, and everyone continues with their life. This is the ideal scenario that wills are created for. Real life, however, isn’t always so simple. Perhaps you feel a will has been tampered with, is…Read More
If you’re considering divorce, or you’re already in the process, it’s likely that a lot of people are going to tell you a lot of things. Some of those things may be true, but much of it will be simple hearsay. You probably already have some preconceived notions of what’s involved with divorce. It’s important to know the truth of…Read More
Though many assume that criminal and civil court cases happen under the same legal standards, they actually operate under quite different rules and procedures. Understanding these differences is key, should you come into need of legal counsel. The key difference is that civil law seeks to amend wrongs towards a person or organization through restitution or compensation. Criminal law, on…Read More