2016
Getting Divorced? Why You Need To Lawyer Up, Hit The Gym, And Delete Facebook
When browsing online for advice about any type of relationship situation, you may see a witty reply from someone that says to lawyer up, hit the gym, and delete their Facebook account. This internet meme has been around for quite some time, but there is actually some truth to the advice that is being given.
Lawyer Up
First of all, a divorce is going to be a legal battle like you have never been through before.
What Should You Do While Going Through Your Divorce?
Meeting with a divorce lawyer and setting a divorce in motion can be a relief in some ways. However, ending an unsuccessful marriage is likely to result in some life changes that you need to get ready for so that you can rebuild your life. If you can start to do the following things, you will be in a good position to recover from your divorce more quickly.
Assess Your Financial Situation
FAQ About Getting Legal Help When Closing On A House
Are you ready to close on a house so you can officially become the legal owner? If you have never closed on a house in the past, you might want to consider going through the process with the assistance of a real estate lawyer. You must keep in mind that it is possible for you to end up with a bad deal if you are not careful about the documents signed during the closing process.
Planning for Your Frozen Embryo After Your Death
The in-vitro fertilization process inevitably leaves unused embryos that many people like to freeze for future use. Frozen embryos can last as long as a decade. Therefore, when considering what will happen to your estate after your demise, don't forget to take the frozen embryos into consideration. Here are some of the ways you can do this.
Discard the Embryos
If you are of the opinion that your frozen embryos shouldn't be used by anyone or for anything if you can't use them, then you can arrange for their disposal after your demise.
When Your Child Gets Hauled Out Of School By The Police, Can You Sue?
School discipline is very different today than it once was. Mass school shootings and terrorism have caused schools to crack down on student misbehavior in ways that surprise a lot of parents. Something that was once the cause of a trip to the principal's office and a couple of questions in order to clear the matter up could now send the student to jail. There are times, however, when schools or police go too far in an effort to maintain control.
Criminal And Civil Liability: Things To Consider After A Loved One Dies In A Car Accident
If your loved one has died in a car accident, you have a lot of grief and other emotions to deal with. However, at the same time, you also may face cremation, burial or funeral costs, or even medical costs or vehicle repair costs. To deal with these costs, you may want to determine if the other driver or some other entity may be required to cover them. Here are some points to consider:
Who Is Liable When Someone Overdoses On Prescription Medication?
With recent reports of music artist Prince's death being linked to prescription medication and overdosing, it has brought up one question: who is liable for this? Is it possible that someone else could be responsible for the action of the individual? Here is a look at the details of overdosing and prescription medication.
The Prescription Medication Abuse Epidemic
Abusing prescription medication is becoming a worldwide epidemic. In the United States, 15 million people abuse prescription drugs.
Dealing With Pet Issues During A Divorce
When you are in the process of getting a divorce, chances are that the thought of who will get to keep the pets will arise. In the eyes of the law, your pet is considered community property, so even though you feel like your pet is family, there are no custody proceedings for pets. Instead, other factors are involved in determining who gets to keep the pets though mediation with your attorneys or through a judge.
Judge Or Jury: Should You Request A Bench Trial Or A Jury Trial?
If you have to go to court over a contract dispute, you have a choice between a trial where the case is heard by a jury, and a trial where the case is heard by a judge only, known as a bench trial. One of these isn't necessarily better than the other in general, but there are advantages to both depending on your case's circumstances. Look at whether you're asking for an award or whether you want a speedier trial, among other things, to decide.
Is Your Marriage Recognized If You Move To Another Country?
After getting married, you may decide that you want to live your life abroad. You have all the other paperwork in order, but what about your marriage? Will this be recognized or will you need to do it all again? Are you putting yourself at risk by moving with your spouse to another country?
Legal Marriages Recognized Elsewhere
In the majority of cases, your marriage will be recognized. This will only be if your marriage was legal in the country you were originally in when you married.
Faqs About A Financial Power Of Attorney
A part of estate planning is determining what happens with your financial matters if you are incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself. For many people, the answer is a financial power of attorney. However, there are some challenges to using one. If you are thinking of using a financial power of attorney, here is what you need to know.
What Should You Use a Financial Power of Attorney for?
Workplace Sexual Harassment In The Digital Age
The digital age has changed a lot about the world, including how acts like workplace sexual harassment can occur. Learn more about how workplace sexual harassment can occur even when the parties involved aren't face-to-face or on the job.
How does online workplace sexual harassment occur?
Workplace sexual harassment over the internet usually takes one of two forms. The first is unwanted sexualized contact from the abuser. For example, it might take the form of emails with dirty jokes in it from your boss or nude photos sent to you by a coworker.