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3 Reasons To Partner With A Brief Printing Company

The average law office prints out many documents each day. Some documents, like internal memos or case notes, can be printed on any kind of paper and formatted according to each attorney’s preferences. This isn’t the case for legal briefs. Briefs that will be filed with the court must adhere to strict guidelines. Working with a company that specializes in printing legal briefs can be a great way to streamline your law office in the future.…

Why Are Family Law And Divorce Disputes Handled Separately?

When dealing with a divorce, there are scenarios where the family law issues attached to the case will have to be handled separately. You might wonder why your divorce attorney has to either act in this separate capacity or defer to a family attorney. Let’s look at when this may happen and what is the legal logic behind it. Does This Always Happen? In the strictest sense, the answer is yes.…

How To Keep Child Custody Costs Low

If you are co-parenting in the midst of divorce, you may have found that the process can be quite expensive. Do you want to make sure that your finances are in better shape as you approach the end of your divorce as you co-parent?  If you are trying to co-parent in the midst of financial woes, you are not alone. Many people going through divorce are in the same position as you are.…

How Spousal Support Works In A Divorce Case

Spousal support is something you can request in a divorce case if your state allows it, and most states do. In the past, the law called this alimony, but most states now call it spousal support. If you are going through a divorce, you may want to talk to your lawyer about spousal support. Your lawyer can help you understand what it is and if you qualify for it. Here are several vital things you should understand about it as you begin working on your divorce.…

Securities Law Attorney Value To Corporations

There are many advantages to hiring a corporate lawyer who specializes in securities law, whether it be for public or private business interests. Securities law can be complicated, to put it lightly, and the application of said law is myriad. A securities law attorney can help with drafting official proxy statements, reviewing merger agreements, helping to draft a proposal for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), and many more things. In general, a securities law attorney can help in the following main areas.…

3 Things To Expect When Filing For Bankruptcy

Going through a bankruptcy case is not something that you will likely enjoy, but it can help your financial situation. If you plan on using Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the next few months, there are several things you should expect during your case. Here are three things that will probably occur while you are going through your case. You Will Have to Submit Lots of Papers One primary thing you should expect with a Chapter 7 plan is submitting a lot of papers to your attorney.…

Building A Condo? Get An Attorney

Did you know that building a condominium requires much more than simply finding a plot of land that will work excellently for multiple housing units? You have to make sure you follow several rules and guidelines, stick to the legal restrictions of your area, and do other things from financing well to creating purchasing contracts with potential buyers in the future, and this is all before you start your construction project.…

What Is Probate Litigation?

If you are involved in the execution of a will in any way, whether you are a beneficiary or an executor, you need to understand probate litigation. This occurs when someone privy to the deceased wants to challenge the will. Here is what you need to know. Probate Litigation Defined Probate litigation happens when someone disputes probate. During probate, the state recognizes an executor or administrator of an estate. Probate starts when the executor of the will submits the death certificate.…

Don't Get Driven Out of a Job by a DWI Charge

Those arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are bound to be surprised at the ways that charge can dog them. It’s easy to take the right to drive legally for granted—until it disappears. Unfortunately, a DWI on your record does nothing to help you keep or get hired for a job. Read on to find out why a DWI could affect your employment chances and your career in many ways.…

Got A Student Loan And Not Paying It? What Can Happen To You

If you have student loans and you are not making payments, you will go into default after a certain amount of time—which is generally over 200 days. During this default you will have the option to set up payments with the lender to get out of default. If you choose to ignore your student loan debt, however, there are many things that will happen, three of which are listed below.…