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What Should Be Considered When Calculating Spousal Support Payments?
Spousal support is not automatically given in a divorce, but it is important to consider it if one spouse has been the main or sole breadwinner for the home. There are several factors that should be considered when determining how much is owed in support. If you and your spouse are in the midst of negotiations, here is what you need to know about calculating payments.  What Factors Are Considered?

3 Situations Where You Should Consider Getting A Prenuptial Agreement
Getting married can be an exciting time. Many people look forward to the day that they will get married to the person they love. However, even though you may be thrilled about your upcoming marriage and believe that your marriage will be safe from divorce, it is important that you protect yourself and prepare for the worst. This why a prenuptial agreement is such a good idea. Everyone could benefit from having a prenuptial agreement, but there are certain situations where a prenuptial agreement would be highly advised.

How Personal Injury Cases And Workers' Compensation Cases Are Different
If you are injured while on the job, you may be wondering if your injury falls under workers' compensation or a potential personal injury claim. Here is what you need to know about how the two are different in terms of fault and compensation. Personal Injuries Require Fault The biggest difference between the two cases is that personal injuries require fault. For example, if you fell at another person's home, you would have to prove that the homeowner did something that lead to your accident.

Getting Reimbursement For Your Sacrifice To Support Your Successful Ex
So you worked hard to help your soon-to-be ex start a business or go to school and get an advanced degree. Now that they are successful, you have to deal with divorce and starting over. It may seem grossly unfair to be in this situation. Is there any way you can receive recompense for your sacrifices so you can work on improving your own newly separate life? Aspects of assistance that shouldn't be overlooked.

4 Tips For Helping Children Cope With Divorce
If you are going through a divorce and there are children involved, you will want to be prepared for helping your kids deal with this difficult situation. The end of a marriage is frequently the hardest on the younger family members. Knowing tips to help your children cope with your divorce may be beneficial to the entire family. Tip #1: Have a meeting The first thing you will want to do is to bring the entire family together and announce the end of your marriage.

Has Someone You Love Been In A Crash With A Semi-Truck? Contact A Truck Accident Lawyer

An accident involving a semi-truck and a vehicle almost always results in serious damage and injuries to the car and the people in it. Sometimes, the people involved are not in the condition to contact a lawyer, so the task gets put off until they are recovering. This can take a while and keep the injured parties from receiving the compensation they deserve. You may be emotionally distraught and worried about your loved one; however, it is important you contact a lawyer experienced in trucking accidents as soon as possible.

A Bit About Probate Law: Why You Should Hire A Lawyer Before You Pass Away
It is common to neglect hiring a probate lawyer until you are the executor of an estate. However, if the person who passed had hired one before passing, it would make your job as executor much easier. One of the best things you can do for your loved ones is to take a bit of time and make sure you have specific arrangements for all your financial business and for your personal belongings described in a will.

Does Child Support End When A Child Turns 18?
If you are currently paying child support and your child is nearing the age of 18, you generally can start to prepare to stop making payments. However, your child reaching 18 years of age does not automatically mean you can stop making payments. There is a procedure that you must follow so that you do not find yourself in legal hot water. If you believe that your legal obligation to make payments is ending, here is what you need to know.

Why You Should Consult A Lawyer For Your Mediated Divorce
Mediation divorce, which is popular with many people, still requires the input of a divorce attorney. This may come as a surprise to you if you believe that mediation involves you, your spouse, and a mediator only. That is the basic setup of the process, but a lawyer still has some useful contributions to make. For example, the attorney can offer the following benefits: Explain Your Options Many people choose mediated divorce because they have heard that it is less contentious, cheaper, and generally a good way of divorcing.

Do You Need To Hire A Personal Injury Attorney?
Personal injury attorneys handle several different types of cases, including severe injuries, medical malpractice, and cases involving long-term or permanent disabilities. Because they handle such a wide variety of cases, many people don't know when they should hire a personal injury attorney. Instead, they just accept whatever settlement the insurance company offers. However, if you've been injured in an accident, you deserve to be compensated. Discover when you should hire a personal injury attorney.