When I was a teenager, I was more than a handful. My mother told me repeatedly that she hoped my teenager would one day give me a dose of my own medicine so she could watch as I worked my way through those difficult years. Now the time has come. My teenage son is more like me than I really want to admit and has landed himself in trouble a few different times. If it hadn't been for the lawyer that we have on speed dial, I'm sure that my son would be in a lot more trouble than he is. To find out how a lawyer can help a troubled teen, visit my blog.
Posted on:
18 March 2019
When it comes to the laws of child custody, the courts are looking at the best interests of the child. The goal is to award custody to the parent who can best meet the needs of the child. This can be very complex, and the courts have a variety of factors that they take into consideration when making their final decision. Here are four of them explained in some detail.
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Posted on:
15 January 2019
The 2018-2019 government shutdown is officially the longest in United States history -- and that could have unexpected consequences for a number of divorces and custody cases around the nation.
Whether you're reading this after the shutdown is finally over or it's still ongoing, here are the things you should be prepared to encounter:
1. Support payments may be delayed for quite a while.
If either you or your spouse is a federal employee on furlough or a government contractor whose payments are delayed due to the shutdown, child support and alimony payments can be an issue.
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19 November 2018
Car accidents are never fun, especially if you aren't responsible for one occurring. When this happens and significant damage results, you should consider working with a car accident injury lawyer. They can help you receive compensation for your injuries. However, to ensure this attorney can build an effective case, you need to respond to this accident in the following ways.
Gather Witnesses
If the car accident happened on a busy street, chances are other drivers or those walking on the sidewalk saw what happened.
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10 October 2018
Just as the terms of your divorce are highly negotiable, so too can be the manner in which you pay the attorney who assists you during this difficult time. While some couples pay their divorce attorney as their divorce is finalized, this idea might not be appealing to you. For example, after you've gone through the lengthy and often arduous process of getting a divorce, you might be eager to move on with your life rather than face a legal bill.
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