Although the U.S. has over 1.3 million lawyers practicing in many different fields, personal injury law is one of the most recognizable practice areas for lawyers. You have likely seen TV ads, billboards, and print advertisements for at least one personal injury law firm in your town. But how much do you know about personal…
Most people hope to never hire a lawyer. Lawyers are viewed as expensive and, in some cases, unnecessary since many legal problems can be solved without a lawyer. For example, receiving a parking ticket or getting into a dispute with a building contractor about your unfinished backyard fence can probably be resolved by paying a…
So you want to be a lawyer? Easier said than done. There’s a lot of work and time that goes into becoming a certified lawyer. Add deciding on an area of law to focus your practice and it becomes even more difficult. Here is compiled a brief description of what goes into becoming a lawyer…
There is an assumption that if your marriage is rocky, you only have two choices — remain married and miserable or divorce and become happy. This is not necessarily true. Studies show that as many as two-thirds of people who report being in an unhappy marriage but avoid divorce are happier with their marriage within…
One of the most common challenges that many people struggle with is finding the right legal representation for different criminal or civil related cases. Whereas there are so many professionals offering legal services, it is not guaranteed that every other criminal defense attorney is right for you. This is part of the reason why hiring…
When you go to the hospital you expect to receive the kind of care that you need. Unfortunately, there are times when this does not happen. Careless decisions, medical malpractice, and, sometimes, patient neglect and abuse can lead to a very difficult situation. And while your top priority is in making sure that you are…
A divorce is a nerve-wracking and stressful experience. If there are children involved, it becomes even more complicated. Hiring a family law provider to help you navigate these troubled waters may be the best decision you could ever make. Most people often think that they can handle the divorce proceedings on their own. Many of…
If you’ve been through a divorce, you probably felt overwhelmed. One aspect of divorce that can be most overwhelming is child custody. Most people work with a family court attorney when finalizing child custody. As time passes, circumstances may cause either parent to request a change in custody. According to Undisputed Legal, reasons to modify…
In the United States, there are certain processes the American people need to go through and complete in order to be on the proper path for their lives. These processes can be, and most of the time are, considered laws. For example, in many states throughout America, people obey federal income tax law. Aside from…
Getting divorced is a process that never seems to stop spinning. If it’s not one thing tripping you up legally, it’s always another. Family members who haven’t decided on who gets what. Child custody hearings that keep getting pushed back to later dates. When you’re just trying to move on with your life, every new…
