Custody Confusion: Simplifying The Custody Law Language

How To Build An Initial Plan For Your Estate

Like many tasks, estate planning is most challenging before you get started. If you're thinking about building a plan for your estate, it's critical to focus on the initial conditions. An estate planning attorney will help you to address these four issues before you start creating documents. Itemizing Assets and Liabilities You have stuff you own, and then there's the stuff you owe. These items form the baseline for your estate.   Read More...

Facing A Domestic Violence Case? 3 Things You Should Know About Bail After An Arrest

If you or your loved one gets apprehended for domestic violence, you will appear before a judge for a hearing. A judge can set bail depending on the severity of your case. At this point, you can either pay for the amount or spend your time in jail if you don't have the money. Thankfully, you can opt for domestic violence bail bonds to get out of jail. Here are three things you should know about bail after an arrest.   Read More...

What Victims Should Know About Undergoing A Personal Injury Medical Examination

An independent medical examination (IME) is an exam like no other. If you have been the victim of another driver's carelessness, you may be entitled to payment for medical expenses and so much more. Read on and find out what the IME is all about and what the outcome could mean to your case. Personal Injuries and Compensation You may already know that the other driver's insurer is responsible for paying for your vehicle repair and your medical expenses, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.   Read More...

3 Ways to Get Out of Jail Before Your Court Date

If you are arrested for a crime or someone you love is facing this problem, your immediate concern may be trying to find a way to get out before the court date. Depending on your jurisdiction and the severity of the crime, there may be a few options available so a defendant does not have to remain in custody throughout the duration of their trial. Elimination of Cash Bail Some states and localities are eliminating the cash bail system for lower-level offenses because the system is typically biased against the poor and people of color.   Read More...

Gathering The Evidence You Need To Fight A Commercial Vehicle Insurance Provider

Going up against a commercial truck insurance provider is no small feat. While commercial truck insurance providers tend to have much higher policy limits than auto insurance providers, they will do everything they can to pay as little as possible after you file a claim. However, a truck accident attorney can help you obtain the evidence you need to prove your case. The Driver's Records You will want to obtain the driver's past driving record so you can find evidence of negligence and proof that the driver should not have been hired by the trucking company involved.   Read More...