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A lawyer can become your new best friend when you find yourself facing the legal system. I learned about the legal system and have information to help others.

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not-so-neighborly legal issues

A lawyer can quickly become your new best friend when you find yourself facing the legal system. The legal system is a tangled web that cannot be maneuvered through without training and experience. I was shocked to find out that my neighbor was suing me for the placement of my fence 10 years after the fence was installed. It was at that moment that I began looking for a lawyer to help me protect my rights and avoid having to relocate the fence several inches. By the time everything was said and done, I learned a lot about the legal system and have filled my site with information to help others finding themselves in similar situations.

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Keeping Child Custody Cases Outside Of The Courtroom

27 February 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

Child custody can be hard to for parents going through a divorce to come to an agreement on. If you and your ex can come to an agreement outside of court or through mediation, this is the best plan. Going to court for child custody disputes should be avoided if at all possible. Here are four reasons child custody cases should be settled outside of court. 1. Court Can be a Long Process Read More …

What You Can Do If Workers’ Compensation Is Not Enough

18 February 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

Getting an injury while you are at work can be devastating because it can leave you unable to work. When this happens, you can file for workers' compensation insurance, but this may not be enough. If the injury is serious enough, you may want to consider filing a personal injury case against your employer. What's the difference? Workers' compensation insurance is coverage that is mandatory for employers to purchase. It kicks in if an employee gets hurt on the job, and it is helpful to employers because the insurance company pays wages to the injured employee. Read More …

Is There Such a Thing as a “Snow Day” for Grown-Ups?

9 February 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

The weather outside may be snowy, icy, and otherwise frightful - but does that mean you can miss work? What if your employer is insistent that you make it to work, despite the falling snows and hazardous streets? This is what you should know. You Can Lose Your Job if You Don't Make it to Work. There are virtually no laws in place that protect you against being fired if you can't make it to work because of the snow. Read More …

Should You Declare Bankruptcy Now Or After Your Divorce?

2 February 2015
 Categories: , Blog

Many people take a huge financial hit when they get divorced, and if you are already overwhelmed with debts, this fact can seem very scary. Luckily, you can file bankruptcy to alleviate some of this stress and fear, but first you need to decide if you should file before you get your divorce or immediately afterwards. Wondering which time frame you should embrace? Let these questions guide you: 1. Are the debts in both of your names? Read More …

Two Divorce Tips To Keep In Mind

27 January 2015
 Categories: , Blog

Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult things a person can experience. In addition to the complex emotional issues, individuals must also navigate a seemingly endless and confusing legal system. For those that have never experienced a divorce, the entire process can easily becoming completely overwhelming. As a result, people may make the mistake of overlooking a couple of common tips that can help ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. Read More …