If you’ve ever been injured by a product, you may have grounds to file a product liability claim. However, it’s important that you first understand the three general categories of product liability. Understanding these categories will help you to determine if you have a valid case, and will impact the strategy that you and your liability attorney pursue. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreWith the prevalence of social media in today’s world, it’s become easier than ever for people to post their opinions on just about anything. The benefit of this is that everyone has a platform on which they can exercise their rights to freedom of speech. The drawback is that false statements can spread quickly and easily. If someone has posted statements about you on social media that are injurious to your reputation, can you take legal action? Here’s what you need to know about defamation of character in the world of social media.
Read MoreWhen you enter a hospital or doctor’s office, you are quite literally entrusting your life and wellbeing to the knowledge and experience of the medical staff. When that trust is breached, injuries and even death can occur; when this happens, many victims of medical errors or neglect pursue medical malpractice lawsuits. Here are the most common types of medical malpractice lawsuits we see.
Read MoreChoosing to adopt a child, or to give up your own child for adoption, is a complicated and emotional situation, regardless of which side of the case you happen to be on. Aside from the complex family matter that can be involved, and the many emotions that are most certainly present, the legal process itself can be quite lengthy and complicated, depending on the type of adoption you are pursuing. That’s why many people—both birthparents and prospective adoptive parents—choose to work with a family law attorney during an adoption. Here are 5 reasons you might consider doing so as well.
Read MoreMost people who have never been through a divorce assume that alimony is a rather simple and straightforward thing. The individual ordered to pay alimony makes regular payments to their former spouse, and that’s it, right? While that may be how it works out in some cases, alimony is actually much more complex than you might realize, and there are multiple types of alimony that may be rewarded in a divorce case. Here’s what you need to know about each type of alimony available in the state of Florida, so that you can get some idea of what type you might receive after your divorce.
Read MoreIn most cases, there are two ways in which a marriage can be legally ended—divorce or dissolution of marriage. What are the differences between these two options, and how do you know which is the best option for you? Here is an overview that should provide you with the answers to those questions. If you’re considering or currently pursuing either a divorce or dissolution of marriage, contact our experienced divorce attorneys at The Harr Law Firm today.
Read MoreEverybody has mistakes in their past that they’d rather not have brought up again. Unfortunately, for some people, there’s a legal record of those mistakes that always seems to be hanging over their heads. If you have a criminal record, it may be worth looking into having your record expunged. Here’s what you need to know about expunging your criminal history, and the benefits of doing so.
Read MoreAt Harr Law, we offer several different types of payment plans to help accommodate our clients’ financial needs. When you meet with one of our attorneys, we’ll discuss our billing structure with you, and help you to determine the most effective fee structure for your case and your financial situation. However, it is important that you have a basic understanding of the different types of attorney fee structures, how those are billed, and how they may impact your case. Here is a basic overview of what you need to know.
Read MoreIn an earlier blog, we talked about circumstances that may cause a prenuptial agreement to be invalid. And while this is value information to have during a divorce, some couples are simply looking to modify an existing prenuptial agreement, even if divorce is not on the horizon. So, can a previously signed prenuptial agreement be modified after marriage? Here’s what you need to know about your options.
Read MoreAt Harr Law, we utilize a team of experts in varying fields to assist in high-asset divorce cases and other complex legal matters. But when it comes to the complex financial questions that often surround divorces—including proper asset division and determining payment amounts for alimony and child support—few of our specialists are as valuable as our forensic accountants. So who are these experts, and why do we employ their knowledge in high-asset divorces, or other divorces involving particularly complex financial matters? Here’s what you should know.
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