For some people, the most frustrating thing about getting divorce is making it to court in the first place. For one reason or another, one spouse will refuse to make him or herself available to be served with the divorce papers, effectively halting the proceedings before they even have a chance to begin. If you’re stuck in this situation, here’s what you need to do to move forward in your case. Read More»
The process to receive a green card or visa can take months or even years. In many instances, the delays are not your fault and is just a natural part of the process. If you are in need of expedited processing of your application, you can make a special request to immigration officials. What Is Expedited Processing? Expedited processing would push your application from the waiting status to actually being reviewed. Read More»
Collaborative divorce is a nonadversarial process in which you and your spouse mutually agree on the terms of your divorce. Each of you hires a lawyer to represent you and then collaborate to come up with a settlement and division of property fair to both of you. By working together, you save money on divorce costs because you don’t need to enter into litigation to reach a settlement. How Collaborative Divorce Works Read More»
It’s a common misconception that making the decision to proceed with a divorce is the hardest part of the process. The truth is, depending on your spouse and your circumstances, the real challenge still lies ahead of you, so it’s important that you know what’s coming and who you can turn to for help. If you haven’t had the conversation with your spouse regarding this choice, being prepared will help you remain confident during that confrontation. Read More»
For a happy couple, a positive pregnancy test brings bouts of joy and happy expectations. Establishing legal paternity at this time is rarely a concern. Circumstances of life, however, might later bring paternity questions to light. So, understanding the various ways you become a father legally is crucial. 1. DNA Paternity Testing Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, testing establishes near perfect certainty that you’re the biological parent of a child. If you’re just curious, you can use a home DNA test kit to check paternity. Read More»
Filing for bankruptcy can be a stressful time in one’s life, but just getting started can be one of the hardest things of all. Not knowing whether you should file for chapter 20, chapter 13, chapter 11, or chapter 7 bankruptcy, which will let you keep certain assets and which will forfeit them, or even how to find a good lawyer, can make an already stressful time all the more unbearable. Read More»
Commercial truck accidents are without a doubt the most catastrophic and can result in serious injuries to drivers of personal-use vehicles. The disparity in size and weight between a fully loaded commercial truck and a personal car gives the driver in the smaller vehicle almost no chance of survival. There are a number of unique dangers that can occur when an accident involves a commercial truck which are not possible when passenger vehicles are concerned. Read More»
When it comes to ending your marriage, you do have options. It is important to choose the best divorce type for your individual situation. The method of divorce you select can make a difference in a number of factors that may involve the costs and the speed at which it is finalized. Knowing the types of divorce options can be helpful if you are faced with this unfortunate situation. Collaborative divorce Read More»
No matter where you are in the disability claims process, you may feel as if you have hundreds of unanswered questions. Below are the five most common questions among SSDI recipients, or those in the process of applying, and their answers. Question: How Long Will It Take to Hear Back on the Decision? This depends on many things: how much information you provided in your application, how soon your doctors/caseworkers/etc. get back to Social Security with answers to any questions, and the nature of your disability. Read More»
There are many government programs that are designed to create a safety net for individuals that are financially vulnerable. In particular, Social Security is one of the most popular of these programs, but it is a highly complex and misunderstood area. Not surprisingly, there are a couple of myths that are a result of these misunderstandings. By exposing the truth behind these notions, you can have a better understanding of how this program can benefit you. Read More»