If you are in the process of going through a divorce and you have a child, custody is most likely one of the main topics on your mind during the entire process. When parents divorce, child custody arrangements need to be made, and if there are conflicting ideas about who is to take control of custody, a judge will intervene. Here are some tips to use in trying to have a favorable outcome when it comes to who will be taking care of your child.
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When filing for social security disability, there are some conditions that will be automatically approved. Usually this includes cancer, blindness, severe mental illness or the loss of one or more limbs. However, for other conditions, such as back pain, fibromyalgia, or depression, it may take more time and effort to prove you are permanently disabled. Fortunately, getting turned down at your initial application does not mean you will never be approved for disability.
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You've been charged with leaving the scene of an accident you caused in which someone was injured. Conviction can lead to substantial penalties. It may seem as though you can only avoid the worst consequences by accepting a plea bargain deal from the prosecuting attorney. However, a criminal defense lawyer knows the strategies to effectively defend clients against these charges.
Hit & Run Charges
Legally known as leaving the scene of an accident, hit-and-run is taken seriously by the court system.
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A 529 plan is a savings plan meant for the future educational expenses of children. The main attraction of these plans is the associated tax benefits. If you have such a plan, then you should know that your divorce can ruin it. Here are three measures to preserve your 529 plan even after divorce:
Have Two Plans
Even though everybody wants their marriage to work, statistics show that about 41% of first-time marriages in the U.
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When it comes to being injured in an accident, it can cause a great deal of pain in many areas. The emotional stress, as well as physical and financial losses, can wreak havoc on your life. You may want to take legal action against the other driver who was at fault to attempt to recover some from your losses. This may require you to meet with a personal injury attorney, like the ones found at Sweetser Law Office, who can discuss the case one-on-one with you.
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