There are two primary factors which must first be determined prior to filing for a divorce which can be described as responsibility and resolution. Responsibility is effectively determined based on whose actions ultimately led to the dissolution of the marriage. Meanwhile, resolution is simply determined by whether or not you and your spouse can reach an agreement on how to resolve financial, custodial and property issues.
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If this if your first rodeo when it comes to hiring unpaid interns, there are a few things you need to always keep in mind to ensure that you’re passing the test – legally – and don’t end up in a nasty court battle. First off, you need to ensure that your intern understands that they will not be paid for their time at your company. Don’t just take their word for it, either; get the confirmation in writing. Read More»
Whether you’re a professional photographer or an amateur photojournalist snapping pictures of your everyday life to record for posterity, you run the risk of having any images that you publish online stolen. What are your choices? You could choose not to publish any of your images online, but that means limiting their exposure more than you want. Instead, you can take steps to enforce your copyright. Here’s what you should know. Read More»
Many individuals never think about being injured in an accident. They go through life thinking everything is fine until the day they slip coming out of the grocery store. This personal injury can be devastating to your livelihood. Not only are you stuck trying to recover from your injuries, but you are stuck trying to figure out how to make ends meet and get back on your feet again. Personal injuries are frustrating and overwhelming. Read More»
If you’ve been planning to request a divorce from your spouse, you know that a no-fault divorce means you don’t have to prove something is wrong in the marriage in order to end it. However, a lot of misinformation still persists about getting a divorce, including the role your spouse plays in finally approving a divorce agreement. While there are things your spouse can do to make it difficult, they are not things that are easy to do. Read More»
Slip and fall accidents can happen to anyone. In order for the business or person to be held liable, you need to be able to prove that the accident was their fault. Poorly constructed floors or poorly maintained floors can be a few reasons why a person or business may be held liable for your accident. There are a number of factors that an insurance company looks at in order to award you an amount for the claim. Read More»
When you get injured at work, in a car accident, or because of a product malfunction, you deserve justice. A personal injury lawyer can help you seek monetary damages to pay for hospital bills, doctor bills, recovery costs and prescriptions. If you’ve never worked with a personal injury lawyer before, you might have questions about how lawyers get paid. Especially if you’re out of work because of your injury, it can seem a bit daunting to pay a lawyer. Read More»
You’ve probably at least heard of selfie sticks: those extendable monopods that allow people to lengthen their arm’s reach while using a smartphone or camera to take “selfie” photos. What you may not realize is that they are rapidly becoming the newest form of distracted driving.
There have been some spectacular accidents that have brought the issue to light.
A few self-deprecating souls have posted their own online public service announcements about the dangers of selfie sticks and distracted driving. Read More»
As the executor of a will, your main responsibility is to carry out the wishes of the deceased. Among those duties are the filing of the will with the probate court and to distribute the property as specified in the will. If you are the executor of your only living parent’s will, you may find yourself with the task of dividing the family home among your siblings. The family home can carry a lot of emotional weight, so read on for how probate handles the disposition of your family home. Read More»
Parents of a minor child who divorce will normally have a well-crafted child custody and visitation plan in place once the divorce becomes final. If you and your ex-spouse were able to work together to create a fair plan with the best interests of your child in mind, you know the importance of using your own input, rather than that of a judge. No one can really know what’s best for your child but you and your ex-spouse. Read More»
