When it comes to legal matters, there is simply no substitute for being represented by a competent attorney.  Their skill and expertise can make all the difference, especially if you're attempting to gain restitution from another party because of a negligent situation.  However, the assistance you receive from an attorney can sometimes be a bit pricey, and you may find that you just don't have a lot of money at your disposal.

Although you should run a background check on all potential employees, you should know that approximately 65 million Americans have some type of a criminal history. Not all crimes are equal, and some are more severe than others. Rather than throwing out any resume or application with a ding in the background check, use these 3 tips to analyze the criminal records to determine whether the dings can be overlooked.

A lot of people file their social-security disability claims as soon as it becomes clear that they can't work any longer—but they may not even know exactly what's wrong with them yet. When your medical information is rapidly evolving, there are things that you need to do in order to keep your social-security claim going and increase your chances of success. Here are some tips for how to handle rapidly evolving information about your disability that will help you keep your disability claim from getting lost in the process.

The United States is a sports loving nation. During the fall, you will find millions of people glued to their televisions watching football and baseball. A few lucky people get to attend these events in person. Although these excursions are usually safe, enjoyable trips, occasionally someone is injured in the stands. If you do suffer harm while you are at a sporting event, you may have recourse through the courts. 

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 make the decision, giving yourself time to save up some cash and find a reputable attorney will make the whole divorce process easier for 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 whether they should abide by their kids' wishes or force them to go with the co-parents.

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 their own, some renters are forced to seek alternatives, like getting a cosigner. So, what exactly does cosigning a lease mean?

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 some similarities, they target entirely different audiences. These two government programs were created to assist people with medical conditions with monthly monetary payments, and they both provide a valuable asset to those in need.

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 the best decision to prevent pregnancy until it was something that you wanted to experience; you shouldn't have to pay for a lifetime because of this trust.

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 smart contracts. These legal devices allow parties to immediately block access to a product or service when someone reneges on their promises.