Divorce can be exhausting. There might be days that you are ready to throw in the towel and give in to whatever your soon-to-ex asks for. This thing is, many of these decisions are permanent and will be hard to reverse. Make sure to heed the advice from your divorce lawyer, and don't make any drastic decisions during your divorce. Here are three areas of your divorce that can affect you in the long run if you don't fight for what you want.
19 April 2016
According to some statistics, overexertion is the leading cause of workplace injuries. As a business owner, it's in your best interest to control anything that leads to increased workers' compensation claims. Control lets you keep your employees at work and minimize your workers' compensation rates. Here are four ways of minimizing overexertion in the workplace: Engineering Controls Workers can overexert themselves when they try to lift weights too heavy for them.
19 April 2016
Child support issues tend to raise heated agreements between parents, but many times people use assumptions (as opposed to facts) to make their points. For example, here are three things many people do not know about child support: Waiver Isn't Always an Option You are free to make most divorce agreements, but you don't have the right to waive child support. This is because child support belongs to the child, and not to the parents.
19 April 2016
Children under the age of 18 may be entitled to monthly financial payments if they qualify using a medical or mental health condition and meet the income standards. The ability to get these benefits are closely tied to the income of the parents (or guardians), but not all income is used for the calculation. This application and qualification process tends to be long and confusing, so read on to learn more about how your disabled child could be approved for benefits.
19 April 2016
Opening an establishment that serves alcoholic beverages can be an excellent investment to make. However, most communities have strict requirements concerning the issuance of liquor licenses. As a result, it can seem like going through this process would be a daunting experience. Luckily, there are attorneys that specialize in helping clients obtain this type of license. In particular, there are two ways that an attorney may be able to help you with this task.
19 April 2016
After you reach a settlement with the insurance company after a car accident, there is one additional step you must take before you can receive payment. A release must be signed before the insurance company will pay the agreed upon amount. Before signing it though, there are a few things to look for. What Is In the Release? The language of the release can vary, but there are some key components that are considered standard.
8 April 2016
It is hard work to invent something that is so unique that it is allowed to be patented. Unfortunately, the patent process can sometimes be harder than coming up with that great idea. There are problems that can occur in the patent process that could make a patent worthless, which puts you at risk of losing protection over your great money-making idea. Here are 4 problems that can potentially happen to you.
14 March 2016
If you're arrested for a crime, one of your options to get released from jail until your court date is to post the bail money set by the court. Bail is typically set at the very first appearance in court, which is right after an arrest occurs. Unfortunately, if you do not have the money to cover your bail amount, you'll need to stay in jail until the date of your hearing.
14 March 2016
Extradition refers to the process through which a nation or state hands over an individual to face trial for a crime committed in another jurisdiction. The primary purpose of extradition is to ensure countries or states do not become safe havens for criminals from other parts of the world. Article IV, Section 2 of the US constitution allows for extradition of a person charged with felony and treason among other crimes from one state to another.
13 February 2016
If you have been injured and need to pay your mounting medical bills, car repair bills, or simply need to make up for your lost wages, then you might be interested in filing an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages, so you will need to weigh your options carefully before proceeding. To help you get a better idea of whether a personal injury lawsuit is right for you, here is an explanation of some key laws that will affect you when filing in Missouri:
27 January 2016
