If you have decided that you are going to divorce your spouse, there are a few steps that you need to take before you talk to a divorce attorney.
#1 Pay Down Debt
Try to work on paying down any debt that you and your spouse have together. Debt complicates your divorce; before you can divide your assets you will have to determine how you two will divide your debt. You can help cut down this conversation by working to pay down your debt before you two start going through the formal divorce process. Read More»
Experts estimate that about 50.2% of American adults are single. While going through life without a marriage partner is becoming more common, it’s important that increased social acceptance of being single doesn’t prevent you from planning for the future.
Here are three tips you can use when it comes to planning your estate to ensure your affairs are in order.
1. Prepare a durable power of attorney.
When married couples begin to age, it’s often assumed that spouses will help care for one another. Read More»
If you have been injured due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your pain and suffering. It’s estimated that only about 5% (or one in twenty) personal injury cases go to trial. In order to mount a successful personal injury case in court, your attorney will need to prove that someone else was at fault for the accident that caused your injury.
Here are two things you need to know about proving fault in a personal injury trial case in order to ensure that you will be able to prove you are entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Read More»
If your unfaithful spouse repeatedly cheats on you, you may file for divorce under the grounds of infidelity. But if your spouse denies any wrongdoing and contests the divorce, a family court judge may not grant your divorce. The only way to end your marriage is to hire a family law attorney and provide substantial proof of your spouse’s infidelity. To obtain proof of your spouse’s infidelity, the family law attorney can take advantage of social media. Read More»
If you slip on an unmarked or obstructed wet tiled floor at a local food market, you may think that it’s the store’s fault for your accident. But if the store manager refuses to take responsibility for your accident, because they say you didn’t pay attention, contact a slip and fall attorney. Slip and fall accident cases can be tricky to win, because attorneys must prove that it isn’t their clients’ fault for their accidents. Read More»
