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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.

Cyberbullying With Kids: 3 Things You Should Know

29 April 2016
 Categories: Law, Blog

One of the newer ways kids are bullying each other is through electronics and technology. This is referred to as cyberbullying, and it is becoming a huge problem in today's society. Because this is a newer type of problem, there are very few laws in place that hold bullies accountable for their actions. If you suspect that your child might be being cyberbullied, here are several things you should know. Read More …

Get It Back:What To Know About Social Security Back Pay

29 April 2016
 Categories: Law, Blog

Your Social Security benefits accumulate throughout your lifetime; a certain dollar amount out of every dollar you earn is set aside for you to use if you can no longer work at your job due to a medical condition. While this money is actually yours, the Social Security Administration (SSA) requires that your illness meet certain rules in order to be paid those benefits. The timing of events that determine when you can begin receiving benefits is a little complicated, so read on for a better understanding of what goes into determining back pay. Read More …

Reasons An Unhappy Marriage Is Worse For A Child Than A Divorce

8 April 2016
 Categories: Law, Blog

Did you know there are 1.5 million children in the United States with parents who get a divorce every year? One of the biggest concerns for two individuals in an unhappy marriage is the welfare of their children. Unfortunately, this drives some parents to stay in their unhappy marriage to protect their children. What parents in this situation need to realize is a good divorce is better for children than a bad marriage for a lot of different reasons. Read More …

Tips For Filing An Auto Accident Lawsuit In Oregon

23 February 2016
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you got into a car crash and have some serious bills to pay as a direct result, then a lawsuit might be a viable option for you. However, lawsuits are not the best choice in every case or even in every state. Laws can vary dramatically from state to state, which means that you need to know exactly how your state will treat to your case. To help you out with that, here are some such laws that will come into play when filing a car accident lawsuit in Oregon: Read More …

Tips For Filing A Lawsuit If You Were Bitten By A Dog In Oregon

23 February 2016
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you were bitten by a dog, then you might be able to successfully file a lawsuit. Before committing to a lawsuit, you need to make sure that you understand the laws in your state that will affect your suit. Your injury might be the grounds for an easy win in one state, but it might be thrown out of court immediately in another state. To help you make sure that a lawsuit is the right option for you, here are some of the laws that will affect a dog bite lawsuit in Oregon: Read More …