Don't Make These Promises To Your Children Before Custody Hearings

Posted on: 30 January 2019

When the parents of young children get divorced, it's conventional for them, or a judge or mediator, to come up with a custody schedule that they'll follow. In the case of a divorce in a family with older children, the children will often have the chance to have a say in their preferred living arrangements. If you're in such a case, your tendency might be to make some promises to your teenagers about how life would be should they choose to live with you. [Read More]

Is Bad Weather An Excuse For A Collision?

Posted on: 19 December 2018

If you were involved in a car accident during a really bad snow or ice storm, it might be a little harder for you to prove that the other driver involved caused the accident, if the accident was weather-related. Poor weather conditions can lead to an increase in car accidents, but the same rules generally apply for accidents that occur in poor weather conditions and accidents that occur in normal weather conditions. [Read More]

Estate Planning Situations That Call For The Help Of A Lawyer

Posted on: 10 November 2018

People tend to think of estate planning as a fairly straightforward process where they set down the terms of what they want to see done with their legacies. There are, however, a number of scenarios where your estate planning attorney may have to put in a little more work than you might guess. Complex Family Relationships One of the biggest concerns an estate planning lawyer will have is dealing with families that are, to put it politely, complex. [Read More]

Too Disabled To Work Or Pay Your Student Loan? What To Do

Posted on: 4 October 2018

When you cannot work, coping with your finances can be tricky. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a program for those with qualifying medical conditions. Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) provides workers with a monthly payment to help make up for their salaries. Along with this financial benefit comes a way to have your student loan forgiven. Read to find out whether or not you qualify for the Total and Permanent Discharge Program (TPD). [Read More]