According to some estimates, roughly 1 million children in the United States will experience their parents’ divorce each year. There are, of course, many reasons why divorce occurs. But from the child’s point of view, these reasons are often irrelevant. All that matters to the child is that they are…
Accidents are never planned or expected. And when an accident results in a serious injury, it can quickly upend your life. In addition to dealing with the demands of seeking medical attention, you may suddenly be faced with a loss of income if you need to take time away from…
A common question accident victims have is whether they will need to pay taxes on a personal injury settlement. The rules for federal taxes are complicated, but we boil them down in this article so you can see what you might owe. Contact our personal injury attorneys to discuss any…
Personal injuries can completely turn someone’s life upside down. After an accident, many of our clients cannot work or enjoy hobbies, and some of them experience stress in their personal relationships. Because their pain is so great, some accident victims will not sleep as well as they used to and…
Parents need to follow a child support order, and a judge might hold them in contempt if they don’t. Before making this finding, however, a judge will send an order to come into court and show cause for why you don’t deserve a contempt finding. If you receive an order…
When couples agree to all the terms of their divorce, they can get their divorce decree much faster than if they contest one or more issues. Still, an uncontested divorce is not free. For one thing, there is a filing fee you will need to pay. You also might need…
Some fathers drop out of their children’s lives and feel they shouldn’t have to pay child support. Others want to pay but have no income, either because of difficult economic circumstances or because they are incarcerated. Generally, fathers are expected to financially support their children. This duty applies regardless of…
Settling a personal injury case is an exciting experience. Now you know that you will receive compensation for your injuries, and you won’t have to go through the hassle of a trial to get it. Nonetheless, there is still work to do to ensure that you make the most of…
After a car crash, slip and fall, or any other type of accident, you may be eligible for compensation. You can file a lawsuit against any negligent, or careless, party that caused your accident. People are sometimes hesitant to file a personal injury claim because they do not want to…
When ending your marriage, you have many options. Although you may worry that you will have to endure a long and bitter courtroom battle, very few divorce cases end this way. An option that is becoming more and more popular today is mediation. If you have never heard of mediation…
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