If you need a family attorney, you?re likely dealing with some fairly serious issues. In 2012, about 4.1 million adults were either on probation or just getting off of it. The reality is that getting in trouble with the law is sometimes easier than you think. And it can often be the result of factors outside of your control. If you miss numerous payments on a medical bill or child support because you?ve lost your job or had a long…
While going through a divorce, it is very common to wonder if it is necessary to hire family law attorneys to oversee the process. Some states require the involvement of divorce attorneys in the legal dissolvement of a marriage, but not all do. Depending on the state you live in, you may not have to use divorce lawyers in your separation. Let’s say you’re both independently wealthy, kept all of your assets separate throughout your marriage, do not have any…
Each day, thousands of people across the United States are injured or killed in car automobile and motorcycle accidents. In fact, of the 21,132 people who lost their lives in car accidents in 2013, 2.05 million passengers were injured. That same year over 424,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes that list distracted drivers as the cause. Drivers using cell phones or handling electronic devices of some kind can reach more than 660,000 at any time across America. Thus…
When charged with a crime, a person is given a bail hearing before a judge. The amount of the bail bond varies by jurisdiction. A defendant charged with a non-violent offense could get a $500 jail bond, while felony crimes could get bail as high as $20,000. Bail bond companies help individuals charged with a criminal offense live outside jail while awaiting trial. Bail can take any of these forms: • Cash or check for the full bail amount •…
When we think of personal injury claims, it?s usually the typical filings that spring to mind — injuries as the result of car accidents, slip and fall accidents, et cetera. What many people may not be thinking about is what happens in correctional facilities — yet a recent report by The New York Times indicates it?s a growing problem. A Surge in Violence at New York Correctional Facilities According to city comptroller Scott M. Stringer, there?s been a surge in…
Every house is different, and in the course of everyday life there will be repairs that come up unexpectedly. However, in most states, if the seller is not honest about the condition of their home and the state of repair — or disrepair — then they may be financially liable for repairs and damages, even after the buyer has signed the mortgage and moved in. There are no “lemon laws” for residential homes like there are for vehicles that are…
A new study has found that black women across the country, and especially in the state of Connecticut, have greater odds of birthing a baby prematurely than white or Hispanic women. The study was reported by the New Haven Register and suggests a troubling connection between race and birth injury rates, which are more common among preterm babies. According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation’s data from 2014, 12% of births by black women in Connecticut were preterm compared…
More than half of all American adults are at risk of dying intestate, despite widespread public attention regarding the benefits of executing a will. In the absence of a valid will, each state’s laws govern how the estate will be administered. In general, having a will should help to ensure that decedent’s wishes are honored. A will may be declared invalid in cases of suspected fraud, forgery, or coercion, but having a property executed and witnessed will may help to…
Securities fraud is also known as stock fraud for investment fraud. In a nutshell, this scheme knowingly invites investors to purchase or sell on the foundations of incorrect information. More often than not the result is loss. Securities fraud can also be when an investor embezzles or manipulates stock or even gives miss information to the public about the financial reports and audits. Other illegal acts from the trading floor are inside your training, front running, Ponzi schemes and downright…
A study on Caring.com shows that only 33% of Americans have a will. Many people skip estate planning because they believe they don’t have enough assets or the process is too complex. While probate law isn’t a walk in the park, an estate planning lawyer can help you manage the process. If this is your first time doing such a process, you may wonder how to prepare for an estate planning meeting. Luckily, the lawyer will let you know any…
