When you’ve decided to file for a divorce, you may want to get it over with as quickly as possible. It’s important to remember, though, that a divorce is a complex legal proceeding that can have a huge impact on your future rights. Therefore, you must plan carefully and take steps to prepare for your divorce. Talk to a Lawyer
Whether it’s alimony or spousal maintenance, post-divorce payments are one of the trickiest issues of divorce. Texas’ unique law makes it even more so. If you’re in Texas and currently in the process of divorce, chances are that you’re questioning whether you’re eligible to receive or have to pay spousal maintenance. Sit tight and read on – this article answers
Recently, Bill and Melinda Gates made headlines as they filed for divorce after 27 years of marriage. As one of the founders of Microsoft, Bill Gate’s net worth is estimated to be $130 billion, and many are curious about the division of assets and what we can learn from this. After all, the Bezos and Scott divorce resulted in a
Have you ever had the bad luck to buy a car that needed frequent repairs? It’s a frustrating situation because you depend on your vehicle to live your life. If you’re like most people, you drive somewhere almost every day, to work, daycare, church, the grocery, and a multitude of other places. Even if the repairs are covered under your
Most people are completely new to the criminal justice system when they receive the first charge for driving under the influence. Unfortunately, many of the people who get one conviction then go on to get another charge for the same basic offense. When it comes to the criminal case and its consequences, there can be big differences between the first
President Biden came into office pledging bold and swift action to bring a new vision for U.S. immigration policy. During his first 100 days as president, Mr. Biden introduced comprehensive immigration reform legislation and directed federal agencies to conduct a thorough review of immigration policies introduced by the Trump Administration. The Biden Administration has also implemented many reforms that have
There are three main types of damages in personal injury cases, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. There are several key differences between these that are important for victims to understand. The following is an overview of each category of damages and its role in personal injury claims. Economic Damages Also known as compensatory damages, economic damages are those that
Copyright protects the expression of an idea by the creator(s) of that expression. Our clients create “stuff” all the time, but what of that “stuff” qualifies for copyright protection? Three recent examples of copyright issues in the news are (1) Taylor Swift alleging copyright infringement by an amusement park (Evermore Park, in Utah) for its costumed actors performing her music
All 50 states have lemon laws for new cars, but only six states have a lemon law for used cars. The purpose of a car lemon law is to provide financial protection for consumers who are buying a new car, but find out the hard way that the car is defective. Sometimes cars arrive from the manufacturer in less-than-perfect condition and
Divorce is never an easy process, especially when children are involved. The family life you pictured, and the one your child or children have counted on, suddenly becomes vastly different than what you expected. One thing that makes it all a bit easier, however is to keep things as amicable as possible. What is an Amicable Divorce? When a divorce
When you’ve decided to file for a divorce, you may want to get it over with as quickly as possible. It’s important to remember, though, that a divorce is a complex legal proceeding that can have a huge impact on your future rights. Therefore, you must plan carefully and take steps to prepare for your divorce. Talk to a Lawyer
Whether it’s alimony or spousal maintenance, post-divorce payments are one of the trickiest issues of divorce. Texas’ unique law makes it even more so. If you’re in Texas and currently in the process of divorce, chances are that you’re questioning whether you’re eligible to receive or have to pay spousal maintenance. Sit tight and read on – this article answers
Recently, Bill and Melinda Gates made headlines as they filed for divorce after 27 years of marriage. As one of the founders of Microsoft, Bill Gate’s net worth is estimated to be $130 billion, and many are curious about the division of assets and what we can learn from this. After all, the Bezos and Scott divorce resulted in a
Have you ever had the bad luck to buy a car that needed frequent repairs? It’s a frustrating situation because you depend on your vehicle to live your life. If you’re like most people, you drive somewhere almost every day, to work, daycare, church, the grocery, and a multitude of other places. Even if the repairs are covered under your
Most people are completely new to the criminal justice system when they receive the first charge for driving under the influence. Unfortunately, many of the people who get one conviction then go on to get another charge for the same basic offense. When it comes to the criminal case and its consequences, there can be big differences between the first
President Biden came into office pledging bold and swift action to bring a new vision for U.S. immigration policy. During his first 100 days as president, Mr. Biden introduced comprehensive immigration reform legislation and directed federal agencies to conduct a thorough review of immigration policies introduced by the Trump Administration. The Biden Administration has also implemented many reforms that have
There are three main types of damages in personal injury cases, including economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. There are several key differences between these that are important for victims to understand. The following is an overview of each category of damages and its role in personal injury claims. Economic Damages Also known as compensatory damages, economic damages are those that
Copyright protects the expression of an idea by the creator(s) of that expression. Our clients create “stuff” all the time, but what of that “stuff” qualifies for copyright protection? Three recent examples of copyright issues in the news are (1) Taylor Swift alleging copyright infringement by an amusement park (Evermore Park, in Utah) for its costumed actors performing her music
All 50 states have lemon laws for new cars, but only six states have a lemon law for used cars. The purpose of a car lemon law is to provide financial protection for consumers who are buying a new car, but find out the hard way that the car is defective. Sometimes cars arrive from the manufacturer in less-than-perfect condition and
Divorce is never an easy process, especially when children are involved. The family life you pictured, and the one your child or children have counted on, suddenly becomes vastly different than what you expected. One thing that makes it all a bit easier, however is to keep things as amicable as possible. What is an Amicable Divorce? When a divorce
