The ABCs of Dealing With Domestic Violence

Covered Or Not? Less Common Workplace Injuries

5 July 2016

Being injured in a work-related incident can mean eligibility for valuable benefits, such as payment for your medical care and coverage of a portion of your regular wages while you seek medical treatment and recuperate. The question of workers' compensation coverage may come into play, however, when your accident occurs under less common circumstances and locations. Read on to learn more about what you can expect if you find yourself the victim of one of these uncommon situations for work-related injuries.

4 Tips For Welcoming An Adopted School-Age Child Into Your Home

17 June 2016

Adoption is often a blessing for both the child who is being adopted and the family who is welcoming the child into their home. While adoption is usually a positive experience in the long run, there can be unexpected challenges and hurdles along the way. That's especially true if you are adopting a school age child. While adopted infants get the benefit of growing up with only memories of their adopted home, school age children may have lived with their biological parents, other relatives, or even a series of foster homes.

Neighbors Stop Acting Neighborly? 4 Steps To Take When You're Involved In A Dispute

27 May 2016

Neighbor disputes can destroy the sanctity of your home, especially if the dispute escalates to hurt feelings and hostility. If you're involved in a dispute with your neighbor, you want to try and settle it before things really get out of hand. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to settle differences. If the dispute with your neighbor has gotten out of hand, here are some steps you should take to settle the matter.

Keep It Legal: 4 Steps For Your Home Business To Take Right Now

4 April 2016

If you plan to run a business out of your home, you are part of a growing trend. About 50% of all businesses in the United States are actually home-based, and that number shows no sign of decreasing any time soon. To ensure that your empire is on the right side of the law, read on to learn more about the 4 steps you need to take right now to keep your business legal.

2 Things You Need To Know About The Difference Between Civil And Criminal Court

4 April 2016

If you have experienced the death of a loved one you might be wondering if there is anything you can do to get restitution if the death was caused by some sort of accident or malicious act. The good news is that you can take legal action against the responsible party. This will send a clear message that this kind of behavior is unacceptable, and it will help give you some sort of compensation for your pain and suffering.

Three Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Divorce

4 April 2016

Although you might think that a settlement is the quickest and easiest way to end your divorce, it's important that you don't sacrifice your own needs in the process. Unfortunately, some people end up making mistakes along the way in the interest of settling things quickly. Here's a look at a few of the most common divorce missteps so that you can avoid them in your situation. 1. Know Your Financial Status

3 Reasons A Landlord May Need A Real Estate Attorney

17 March 2016

Being a landlord comes with many responsibilities. This can be the more challenging side of renting your property to others, and you may not always be capable of keeping the peace. There are certain situations when you may need to rely on the expertise of a real estate attorney. By knowing some of the ways, this individual can help you may be the motivation you need to do so. Reason #1: Creating a rental contract

3 Tax Mistakes You Don't Want To Make

17 February 2016

With tax deadlines fast-approaching, many people are in a rush to gather documents and get things done. However, you want to make sure that you are doing your taxes right. Making even a small mistake could end up costing you far more than you bargained for. To make sure you don't end up paying a bunch of penalties and fees, here are a few tax mistakes you don't want to make.