Not long ago, bullying at school was often dismissed as “kids just being kids.” Victims were often told they needed to “toughen up” and learn to stand up for themselves, while bullies received only a slap on the wrist. Now, however, parents, educators, and health professionals are recognizing and acknowledging the lifelong impacts of bullying, and greater steps are being taken to prevent and correct such behavior.
Read MoreThere are many different types of personal injury cases, and your case is going to be uniquely different from others. It’s important to hire the right lawyer to represent you to increase your chances of a good outcome. In this article, we’ll talk about the specific requirements your attorney must meet to best represent you and your case.
Read MoreIf you have no assets and no children, your divorce should be simple as far as the paperwork goes. Otherwise, there are loads of decisions and compromises to make. Here we’ll discuss 5 of the biggest topics you must ask your lawyer about: property division, child support, custody, alimony, and insurance are your biggest concerns, and the details are really important.
Read MoreIf your business has been named in an ADA lawsuit, it’s important to consult with our experienced attorneys right away. An ADA lawsuit can result in large fines and penalties for the noncompliant business owner. With experienced legal advice, you can prevent further lawsuit and ensure compliance with ADA laws. Unfortunately, lawsuit abuse is not unheard of, with Florida being one of the states with the largest number of ADA lawsuits in the country.
Read MoreIf the court ordered you to pay alimony to your ex-spouse, you may rightly wonder if that amount is modifiable and under which circumstances you may be able to pay less. Alimony laws are complicated and specific to each state. Your family law attorney is the only one who can give you exact information based on your case. In this article, we’ll offer some general guidance to help you understand the process. It all depends on how the alimony clause is worded in your divorce settlement.
Read MoreWhile divorcing couples often have significant assets that must be divided equally, you’re probably also wondering what happens to the debts you have accumulated during your marriage. For example, you may have secured debt, such as a mortgage or vehicle loans, as well as unsecured debts, such as credit cards and personal loans. In a divorce, each type of debt is assigned as fairly as possible to ensure an even split. But that’s not all you need to know.
Read MoreGenerally, high net worth divorces are complex due to the different types of assets and contractual agreements involved. While you can start the divorce process by identifying and documenting all marital and non-marital assets and debts, you’ll need an experienced attorney to draft a divorce agreement that allows for an equitable distribution of assets. To speed up the process and reduce legal expenses, your attorney should also help you avoid litigation.
Read MoreYour family law attorney can help you with various matters including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and parental rights. Your lawyer is working on your side to ensure your marriage is dissolved as painlessly as possible. At the same time, they can help you reduce the financial burden of the separation, protect your rights as a parent, and answer any questions you may have along the way. The best part is that they’ll simplify the legal process of separation for you.
Read MoreSocial media plays an important role in many people’s lives. While it can be helpful to share ups and downs with friends online, anything you post on Facebook, Twitter, and similar sites can negatively affect your divorce case. The information that’s found on these sites can be used as evidence against you or for you, which is why we advise you to be careful about your social media activity. Here we’ll explain how your online actions can impact everything from alimony to custody and child support.
Read MoreOne of the most difficult aspects of your divorce is helping your child get through it. There will be many conversations that involve difficult-to-answer questions, anger, frustration, and sadness, regardless of how old your child is. Fortunately, your family can get through this as long as you remain open and available to your kids. Here are a few tips on how to talk about the separation.
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