Making the decision to file for Chapter 7 is a big decision to make, and it is something you should carefully think about for months before going through with it. If you decide to use this branch of bankruptcy, it is important to find out the effects it will have on your life, the costs, and many other things, and one thing you might want to talk to your lawyer about is the time frame of a Chapter 7 case, so you can have an idea about when your case will be over.
2 December 2019
After slipping, falling, and getting hurt, you may be injured and trying to recover. Part of the recovery process involves holding certain people accountable for the accident that occurred, especially if their negligence is the reason you slipped in the first place. If you are going to meet with a slip-and-fall attorney who takes on these types of cases, you are going to need to answer a few important questions.
25 April 2019
Standing accused of wrongdoing or even being investigated in a matter can leave you feeling confused. How do you defend yourself when someone who works for the government says you may have committed a crime? Fortunately, the government, generally referred to in court filings as "the state," has a number of responsibilities it must fulfill before it can take you to court and prosecute you. Let's take a look at those responsibilities in the way a criminal law attorney would.
20 March 2019
If you are an American citizen and are planning to marry a foreigner, there are certain things you should know because there are many misunderstandings about how the process works. The following are just a few things that you may not be aware of. Your spouse must be in the country legally It is a common misconception that if an American citizen marries a person who is in the country illegally, this person automatically becomes a legal resident and can then obtain a green card.
11 September 2018
Did a reckless driver change your life after a collision left you with severe injuries? If you now require frequent medical treatment, it can lead to numerous bills accumulating and cause a financial bind. It is in your best interest to hire a lawyer and request compensation from the other party for what he or she has caused you to go through. This article has answers to questions that you might have in regards to how a lawyer can assist with your case.
15 July 2016
When a person is unfortunate enough to be facing a criminal charge, it can be one of the more stressful and confusing experiences in their life. Due to the potentially dire consequences that can follow a conviction, it is important for you to be as informed as possible throughout this process. To this end, you should be sure to know the answers to the following couple of common questions about criminal proceedings to help you be prepared to make sound decisions throughout this process.
15 April 2016
If you show noticeable signs of having abused alcohol, including arrests for alcohol-related crimes like driving under the influence or health issues related to excessive alcohol consumption, you may have trouble getting a visa to the U.S. If you're already in the country while seeking or holding green card status, you could face deportation. But the standard of alcohol abuse impacting your immigration status may be changing. Alcohol Abuse Will No Longer Factor Into Your Immigration Status
30 March 2016
Each state has slight variations on who can file a wrongful death claim, and who can collect funds from a wrongful death settlement. It's not always easy to figure out, hence, the differing laws. In Washington, there are three main parties with the right to file a claim on a decedent's behalf. A spouse (or legal domestic partner) A child of the decedent (including a stepchild) A representative of the decedent's estate These represent the most traditional avenues, but not everyone has a spouse or child.
8 September 2015
If you are going through a bitter divorce, you will want to make sure that your soon-to-be ex-spouse has very little that can be used against you in a court of law. This is why, once you file for divorce, you should make sure that your social media profiles do not contain any pictures or updates that could be used negatively against you in court. Here are some tips for using social media smartly during your divorce.
18 August 2015
After you have sworn to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, everything that you say afterward will be considered either truth or perjury. Perjury can only occur when you are under oath and perjury only applies to statements you make. If a perjury charge happens to come up during your legal case, then your lawyer may need to defend you. Argue That You Believed You Told the Truth
21 July 2015