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Amicable Divorce: Why You Still Need An Attorney To Iron Out The Details

Posted on February 11, 2015

Even when you and your former spouse both agree that a divorce is good decision, it's important to ensure that your divorce agreement will stand up to scrutiny should the need arise. Although it is possible for two people to divorce amicably, post divorce problems can arise that require further hashing out in court. You want to be sure that your divorce agreement is written correctly, and it's best to hire an attorney to do the job. [Read More]

Surefire Tips For Improving The Odds Of Winning Your Child Custody Case

Posted on February 5, 2015

No one can anticipate when or how a child custody case will become contentious, but your best offense depends on the time and effort you put into building a great defense. Children are precious and innocent, so it is vital that you focus on building your case in an ethically and legally sound way. Since the other party likely won't voluntarily help you to build your case, you will need to be your own best advocate. [Read More]

Can You Clear A Juvenile Record?

Posted on January 28, 2015

When someone under the age of 18 gets arrested for a crime, it goes on their juvenile record. This record is often separate from their adult record, and is often treated differently than the criminal record they have as an adult. However in some cases, you can clear a juvenile record so that a teenager or young adult does not have this mistake weighing on them and affecting their ability to get a job or rent an apartment. [Read More]

Personal Injury Settlements And Taxes: Things You Should Know

Posted on January 20, 2015

When your attorney lets you know that your case has been settled, you may eagerly be anticipating the check you will receive for the damages. Before you receive this money, it might be wise to understand the tax implications it comes with. By knowing this, you will be able to plan accordingly, you can remember to view the settlement amount more realistically. Taxable Damages vs. Non-Taxable Damages The government views some types of settlement awards as taxable and others as non-taxable. [Read More]