In the United States, there are thousands of dog owners who never have a problem with walking their dog or having people over to their house. These dogs are friendly and haven't posed a dangerous threat to anyone. However, there are times when a dog can bite and seriously injure pedestrians or visitors to a home. If you were injured in a dog bite incident, you could be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering.
15 July 2020
When someone meets with a criminal defense lawyer, it's not uncommon for them to focus on winning their case. It's important to understand, however, what winning means in this particular context. For a defense attorney, winning means protecting their clients' rights and interests. The range of potential outcomes is wide, and it only narrows down once it becomes clear how the prosecution is going to proceed. Let's take a look at the ways a criminal defense attorney may go about trying to win a case.
12 June 2020
It can be tempting to think about going it alone in a divorce proceeding, especially if the divorce is mutually amicable between both spouses. The objective truth of the matter, however, is that is it almost always a bad idea to represent oneself pro se (a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "on one's own behalf"). Divorces are deeply personal affairs and that personal proximity can often render people blind to facts and issues that would otherwise be crystal clear to them.
8 May 2020
When you decide to leave your partner and file for divorce, there will be many important decisions that need to be made. If you have children, the situation is much more complex, and you both need to remember to keep the best interest of your children at the top of your minds. You'll need to decide how you will both be part of caring for your children, even after divorce. You may want to think about using child custody mediation as a way to come to an arrangement.
26 March 2020
Gender discrimination can happen anywhere, but it is particularly egregious when it occurs in the workplace. Gender discrimination is treating someone differently or holding them to a separate standard based on their sex or gender. It is illegal to discriminate against people based on their gender in professional settings. If you believe that you've been reprimanded, been judged by unfair criteria, or been passed over for a promotion due to your gender, you may have a gender discrimination case.
26 February 2020
If your teenager has decided to fight the custody orders, and you've been unable to force the issue, you need to take steps to protect yourself. The last thing you want is to be found in contempt for not following the custody orders. It's not uncommon for teenagers to fight against ordered visitation, especially when they have other ideas about how they want to spend their time. If your teen is refusing to visit the other parent, here are four steps you need to take to protect yourself.
23 January 2020
It can be a very stressful time in your life when your marriage is ending, and this can put you in a severely lousy mood. Fortunately, getting the best legal advice possible will make your divorce one that may go smoother. Knowing the top reasons to choose a professional lawyer to assist with this process may be helpful. 1. Decide on the divorce It's vital to select the right method for ending the union.
26 December 2019
Divorces can be anywhere from an amicable and easy-going process to a downright tug of war, and anything in between. You can't control or predict what your soon-to-be ex is going to do, and divorce can sometimes bring out the worst in someone. To help you navigate through the divorce process, there are things you can do. Read on for a few helpful tips to use as a guide. Remember That Change Can Be Good
4 December 2019
If you are getting ready to go through tax season, you might be hoping for as much help as you can get. This is where using the services of a tax advisor can help a lot. These are some of the ways that a tax advisory service can help you during tax time: 1. Helping You Determine How to File Your Taxes One of the first decisions that you have to make when filing your taxes is how you want to file them.
4 November 2019
An accident involving a cargo truck can be catastrophic for everyone on the roadway. While some accidents can be attributed to negligent action on behalf of the drivers of either vehicle, other accidents are a result of cargo falling from the truck. If you can prove the cargo on a truck was not loaded correctly and it was the direct cause of your accident, you may have a good cause for a lawsuit.
5 September 2019
