2015

Some people know the steps that are involved after a motor vehicle accident. However, not many are aware of what should happen following an accident in a company vehicle. Is your employer responsible or are you? Since it isn't uncommon for jobs to require driving, even if it is just for a simple errand, it is important to know the answer to that question if you ever find yourself in a vehicle accident in a company car.

Sometimes, parents create multiple trust accounts for different purposes, naming different trustees for each one. Even if you've received an inheritance from your parents, you may find that they've assigned you as trustee for another beneficiary's trust. If this happens, it's important you understand exactly what that means for you. After all, if you've never had to deal with a trust before, the whole process may seem daunting and unfamiliar. If you want to be sure you are successfully meeting all of the responsibilities of your role, there are a few things that you can do.

Parents always teach their kids not to drink and drive. However, they also know that many people will have "just a few" drinks and get behind the wheel. So even though you are teaching your kids the best way to behave, you also need to teach them what to do if they are pulled over by a policeman or highway patrol officer in Iowa on suspicion of operating while intoxicated.

One of the most believed misconceptions about child support orders is that they cannot be changed. However, a modification request can be made by either parent, and the court could agree to the new terms. If you are the custodial parent and you are in need of more financial support from the non-custodial parent, here is what you need to know before filing a modification request.  When Can You Ask for a Modification?

If you are facing criminal charges, you might be wrapped up in court proceedings, meeting with law enforcement, or preparing with your lawyer. While this is a stressful time that may feel out of your control, there are some things that you can still do to help your case. Here are four things that you can do to help your lawyer work to have your criminal charges lessened or dropped.

If you have been charged with a DUI, this can be a stressful time. Preparing for your day in court and working closely with your DUI attorney is key. There are also actions that you need to avoid in order to help your day in court go well. Here are four things that you should never do during your DUI case. 1. Don't Drive to Court on a Suspended License

In 2005, President Bush signed into law the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act. Part of this act was the introduction of classes for consumers in an attempt to educate them about financial matters. These classes are required when filing bankruptcy. If you are planning to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy, read on for what you need to know about these two personal finance and credit counseling classes. The Credit Counseling Class

Are you buying a house for the first time? If so, you've probably been learning all the ins and outs of the different contracts you'll have to sign. One of the contracts you'll have to enter into deals with earnest money. Read on to learn what earnest money is and how to avoid legal issues if you or the seller breaks the contract. What is Earnest Money? Like the name states, earnest money shows the seller that you are earnest about buying their house.

Environmental law is becoming a hot area as many new sources of pollution are entering our environment. Here's what you can do if you are exposed to contaminants in your environment.  When an Environmental Lawyer Can Help An environmental law attorney from a firm like Moore Smith Buxton & Turcke-Chartered can help you in cases where local pollution has adversely affected your health. For instance, if the contamination levels are preventing you from safely enjoying your property, this may be a cause for a lawsuit.

A slip and fall case is a very common personal injury case and happens when you fall and injure yourself on someone's property. One of the most important things that you can do if you are involved in this type of case is to hire an attorney, mostly because he or she can help you win your case by looking into the scene of the accident and establishing a history of neglect on the part of the property owner.