It’s a tough to make the decision to file for a divorce. If you are a stay-at-home parent and your spouse is the one that makes all the money, some careful preparation before you ask for a divorce can help you in the short term. While you may want to say something right away once you […]

Most parents want to have good relationships with their children but, unfortunately, things don’t always work out that way. One problem that can develop when people with children get divorced is the kids may not want to spend time with the second parent. This can put custodial parents in a tough situation and unsure of […]

According to MyApartmentMap.com, the average monthly apartment rent, as of August 11, 2016, is $1,088 for a studio apartment, $1,030 for a one-bedroom apartment, $1,275 for a two-bedroom apartment, and $1,611 for a three-bedroom apartment. Due to these high rates and because some renters do not have the credit to apply for a lease on […]

Many people confuse government programs, mostly due to their names and responsibilities being so similar to each other. For example, often people confuse Medicare with Medicaid, when they are two very different programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) are two more programs frequently confused, but while these programs do share […]

Were you prescribed a birth control option by your gynecologist and now you can’t get pregnant and you think the medication was the problem? If so, you’ll want to call a specialist and you’ll want to seek help from an attorney. You trusted your gynecologist to make the best decision when guiding you to make […]

Are you a corporate lawyer or law student fearing recent news of hi-tech contracts that will make the profession less influential in American business? Never fear, commercial litigation will be different, yet, still play an important role in protecting corporations and consumers. What are smart contracts? Commercial transactions are evolving because of the invention of […]

A workers compensation claim is something you will want to consider filing if you have suffered an injury on the job that could’ve otherwise been prevented. In this situation, you want to be sure that your workers compensation claim is paid so that you are fairly compensated for any time you have missed from work, […]

Pursuing a career as a freelance writer can be exciting and lucrative, and it offers you a lot of freedom and independence. However, it is crucial to create a contract that benefits both you and your clients. An independent contractor agreement is a legal form that ensures that you get paid and that your clients […]

The motivation to declare bankruptcy is as varied as the people burdened by debt. Most people have a keen aversion to turning their backs on their financial obligations, but when circumstances warrant ,a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing can be a smart move to make. Not only can you have a great deal of your debt […]

Criminal law is a bit different than other types of law in that if you lose the case you could end up doing time in jail. Quite often, when you first contacted the lawyer you were not exactly sure of the legal process or what could happen to you. In fact, you may have opted […]