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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law enacted in 1990 to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the ADA is to ensure that disabled citizens have the same opportunities and rights as others by ensuring that public areas and businesses are accessible and amenable to anyone with a physical disability. Violating the ADA can land you with a hefty lawsuit and serious fines. Here’s what you can do to avoid this kind of a lawsuit, and what to do if you’ve been accused of violating the ADA.
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Divorce is never pretty, and it can become a true nightmare if you and your spouse have children together. No matter how you may feel about your spouse, it is important to do what is best for your children during the divorce proceedings, as well as after you and your spouse have divorced. But child custody can be a complicated matter, and it goes far beyond who gets the children for which months of the year. Here is a brief overview of the different types of child custody and their major differences, so you can decide what is best for your child or children.
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During a divorce, tensions run high, and it’s not uncommon for both parties to say and do things to hurt the other. Frequently, these hurtful and hateful things are said without thought, and are brushed off after the divorce has been finalized. But what if your ex said or did something that permanently impacted your reputation? Are there consequences for such situations? In other words, can you sue your ex for defamation? Here’s what you need to know.
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A guardian ad litem is frequently appointed in family law cases that involve allegations of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. However, on can also be appointed in divorces and child custody cases, if one or more of the involved parties believes it is necessary for the child’s best interests to be protected. If you are currently going through a difficult divorce, and you are concerned about your child or children’s best interests being protected, then it may be wise to ask for a guardian ad litem to be involved in your case. Here’s what you need to know about appointing such an individual in your divorce case.
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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.
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There 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.
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If 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.
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If 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.
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If 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.
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While 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.
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