25 May 2021
Buying a home is an exciting prospect, especially if you want to settle down with your family. However, there are many technicalities involved in purchasing a home which is why you should have a real estate attorney by your side. A real estate legal firm will ensure your purchase contract abides by the current real estate laws and that all your best interests are satisfied. Here are some top reasons you should consider hiring a real estate attorney when buying a home.
20 April 2021
If you are dealing with a parent's death or the death of another loved one — such as if you were named the executor of their will — then you might want to make sure that you handle everything properly. This can be hard for pretty much anyone to do during their time of grieving, but there are certain things that can make matters even more difficult, too. For example, if you live in another state, then you might need a little bit more help.
23 March 2021
Real estate law firms exist to help clients manage the intricacies of real estate processes. It could be to facilitate a purchase or just to be present during closing. Here are a couple of factors that could influence your decision to work with a law firm. Real Estate Knowledge A person's knowledge of real estate is one of the most influential factors that will sway them into working with a real estate law firm or not.
19 February 2021
Whether you are a contract employee or employed on an at-will basis, it is your fundamental right to work in a fair environment. This is why both state and federal laws have been enacted making discrimination in the workplace illegal. These laws apply not only to the hiring and firing processes, but also to the inner workings of a company such as promotions, raises, and job responsibilities. For instance, if both a man and a woman hold the same job position yet the woman is required to do additional tasks such as getting the boss's coffee or lunch each day, this can be a form of discrimination since the duties required by the position are different based on gender.
21 January 2021
One of the most difficult things to understand in injury law is why two seemingly similar cases might lead to different compensation packages. Here is a look at why this happens and how it might affect your case. Medical Differences It's easy to look at two cases and think they're fundamentally the same. For example, two people involved in slip-and-fall accidents resulting in broken forearms should get the same money, right?
17 December 2020
In many cases, divorced parents with joint custody evenly divide the costs of raising their children, but when one parent has full custody, the noncustodial parent is typically required to make payments calculated by the court based on their income, the cost of living and other factors. Support payments are designed to pay for a child's expenses without causing a hardship for the paying parent, but an unexpected change in circumstances, like job loss, can suddenly make paying child support much more difficult.
17 November 2020
Solvency is a primary goal for everyone who ventures into business or active employment. When you realize that you are no longer in control of your cash flow and are really struggling to pay your creditors, then your business could be registering losses. Although businesses have times when they really struggle, failing to realize when your business is in real trouble can lead to serious consequences. So if you reach a point where you can no longer make enough money to cover your business or personal expenses, it's advisable to file for bankruptcy.
21 October 2020
Facing deportation is never easy and can cause you to feel desperate and frightened. Changing rules and regulations can make it difficult to obtain citizenship, which only increases the likelihood of being deported. Hiring a deportation defense attorney is critical when you find yourself facing the prospect of being deported and separated from your loved ones. 1. Deportation threatens your family structure From the time your papers are served in a deportation case, your life and the life of your loved ones will enter a phase of uncertainty regarding the future.
22 September 2020
If you have been injured while at work, you might be in the middle of dealing with a workers compensation case, or you might be planning on filing a workers compensation claim soon. If this is the case, you might not think that you will need an attorney. Although not everyone who is successful with filing a workers compensation case actually has or needs an attorney, there are time when it's smart to seek legal representation, such as in the cases below.
17 August 2020
Drinking casually with friends or alone is a regular occurrence for many responsible people. Having a drink too many and venturing out to go home, at some point could happen to most people. Accepting rides from friends or even calling rideshare can feel like an inconvenience. No one really wants to come back the next day to drive their car back home. This could require getting another ride or riding public transportation to pick up the vehicle.