It’s rare for both parties to be completely happy about the outcome of a divorce. By their very nature, divorces are about compromise, and since divorces include property, money and children, those compromises are painful. Although compromise is a major factor in most divorces, some final rulings favor one side due to a legal mistake […]
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News From Your Family Lawyer: Divorce Rate Increasing
When the economic recession began, the divorce rate actually decreased. Researchers who observed the trend are noticing that as the economy rebounds, divorce rates are bouncing right back with it. The LA Times reports that a group of researchers recently identified a marked increase in the divorce rate in 2010 and 2011 when the economy […]
4 Reasons To Hire A Divorce Attorney
When a marriage comes to an end, it can be tempting to try to resolve the divorce on your own. Many people choose to forgo hiring an attorney because they feel that they cannot be in the marriage for another second, and they would rather accept poor terms than battle it out in court. This […]
A Successful Social Security Disability Insurance Application
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is never simple or quick, but there are some steps that you can take to make sure the process goes smoothly. When applying, be consistent and determined to have the best shot at approval. Remember: If you meet the criteria, then SSDI was put in place to help […]
About Social Security Disability Insurance
After a person chooses a career and spends a decade or more in the field, they expect to wake up every morning with the ability and the expertise necessary to continue working. Unfortunately, for thousands of Americans each year, this assumption is quickly dispelled when they are injured and wake up to find that they […]
Divorce Resolutions For The New Year
If previous years are any indication, January will be the busiest month for divorce attorneys during 2014. The Huffington Post reports that January sees so many more divorces than other months that it has been dubbed “divorce month.” You may be wondering, “why January?” Couples who are considering divorce during November and December generally choose […]