Legal Issues in Divorce

If you have been charged with a DUI, you be unsure about what to do next. Before making your next move, take a few moments to arm yourself with knowledge concerning these common myths related to DUI cases. 1. You have to plead guilty to get the best deal. You may have heard that you must enter a guilty plea in order to mitigate the consequences of your DUI case. This is not always true; the best plea and course of action varies based on the facts of the case.

When it comes to running a business, there are a lot of written contracts that will come into play. Some business owners will often use a handshake or a verbal nod and leave it at that. However, this is where many businesses go wrong. In order to fully protect your business, your business deals must be in writing. This is particularly true when you are dealing with the following three types of activities:  

Spring is finally here! All across the country, grilling enthusiasts are firing up the charcoal and having backyard parties for friends and neighbors. Knowing how to keep your guests and family members safe during parties and get togethers can help limit your liability and protect you from lawsuits. The following tips will help you have fun during backyard grilling events without injuries and accidents. Practice Fire Lighting Safety Chemicals like lighter fluid can be dangerous for curious children and pets, or anyone who accidentally spills the fluid while near the fire.

A workers' compensation attorney should be the among the first people you contact after you have been injured in the workplace, mostly because he or she can make the subsequent workers' compensation application process as easy as possible for you. Listed below are just a few of the reasons to hire a workers' compensation attorney. Maximize Benefits The single biggest reason to hire a workers' compensation attorney is to make sure that you get the full amount of benefits that you are entitled to by the law in your area.

If you have been confronted with the possibility of a DUI conviction, then you will need to prepare yourself for the possible consequences. These consequences can vary from state to state, but there are some factors that are common to most DUI convictions, such as: Escalating Penalties One of the first things that you need to know is that the penalties for a DUI will rise with each successive conviction. Your first DUI might not be punished very severely, but a third or fourth DUI can have dire consequences for you, leading to large fines and extensive time in prison.

There are a number of reasons your young child may be hesitant about visiting the non-custodial parent during court scheduled visitation. If you're dealing with a reluctant child, the below three suggestions may be just what you need to better understand your child's best interests and to meet those interests with patience and love. Encourage Contact Between Your Child and Ex-Partner As the custodial parent, you have a huge impact on your child's thoughts and feelings.

Before you can divorce from common law marriage, you have to prove that you were indeed married in the first place. Just because you were living with your spouse doesn't mean that you were married in the eyes of the law. Here are specific criteria you must meet to satisfy the requirements of a common law marriage: Age Each state has its age of consent, the minimum age at which you may legally get married.