Traps to Avoid in Drafting a Prenuptial Agreement
April 13, 2011 by Marc
A prenuptial agreement is a legally-binding contract between two spouses drafted before they get married. Typically, a prenuptial agreement lays out how property acquired by each spouse before and during the marriage is to be divided in the event of divorce.
Every state has laws that provide a default system of how marital property is to be divided in the even of a divorce, but sometimes it results in an outcome that is not satisfactory to either spouse. However, this is simply the default – the rule that applies in the absence of an agreement stating otherwise. Almost every state allows the system to be modified by agreement of the spouses, made either before or after marriage.
There are two types of marital property systems in the U.S. – community property and separate property. Every state in the U.S. uses one or the other, though the details vary from state… Read the rest
Read more of this articleFive Helpful Tips in Finding the Right DUI Attorney
April 11, 2011 by Marc
When requiring the services of a Phoenix DUI lawyer, residents should consider the overall reputation of the firm and the experience of the specific attorney they plan to utilize. In addition, drivers should consider a number of critical factors before making a final decision on which attorney or legal firm to choose to provide their defense or plead their case before a judge. Here are five tips to help drivers find the best Arizona DUI lawyers.
- Don’t be afraid to talk money
Many legal firms provide a flat-rate fee structure for DUI cases. This type of fee structure allows drivers to estimate the cost of their defense and to take steps to pay for it before money is due. Furthermore, drivers should avoid automatically choosing the least expensive DUI lawyer, since lower prices will likely translate into a lower level of expertise and service.
- Experience counts
What sorts of cases does “personal injury” include?
April 7, 2011 by briansawyer
The term personal injury is a bit deceiving. Many people believe personal injury only deals with bodily harm and physical injury. In fact, personal injury cases vary from a wide array of injuries. From cases of bodily harm to instances of property damage, a personal injury attorney can help you. Personal injury also includes cases such as wrongful death and unsafe or harmful products. When unsure whether a case is considered personal injury, contact an attorney to advise your situation. The personal injury includes cases such as:
- Automobile accidents
- Slip and falls
- Wrongful death
- Product liability
- Mental pain and suffering
- Boating accidents
- Unkempt public building accidents
- Work related injury
- Any form of negligence
If you have recently been involved in any of these personal injury classifications, seeking an Oregon personal injury attorney should be a priority. A lawyer will help to win you the compensation needed for… Read the rest
Read more of this articleGetting Along With Your Ex
April 6, 2011 by Marc
Keeping things amicable between you and your ex is easier said than done. Aside from the fact that
the relationship was bad enough to warrant a divorce, most divorce proceedings tend to be drawn out,
ugly affairs. When the dust finally settles, you can find yourself even more upset with your ex now
that you’re apart than you ever were when you were married. If your divorce involves children, it is
important to get along with your ex so that you can set a good example for your children and maintain
your own sanity.
Give Your Ex the Benefit of the Doubt
Especially in the short term after a divorce, emotions are high and you and your ex are no doubt on the
defensive. You feel like every little thing they do that annoys you was done intentionally and their sole
purpose in… Read the rest
Answering Services Increase Billable Hours for Attorneys
April 5, 2011 by Marc
If you look at the typical answering service’s customer base you will see a wide variety of different industries that the call center answers calls for. Medical offices, mechanical contractors and service related industries make up a majority of most answering service clientele. The attorney, however, are not a typical client at an answering service. Most call centers answer the phones for a handful of lawyers, but the average service does not cater specifically to attorneys.
An answering service can be an attorney’s best friend. While most attorneys opt to use voicemail to handle after hours emergency calls, some opt to employ an answering service. While there are costs involved in using an answering service, there are many benefits that include an increase in billable hours, making utilizing an answering service a very smart financial strategy that can be employed by many law offices. In addition to increasing billable… Read the rest
Read more of this articleHelping Defense Clients Appear “Not Guilty”
April 1, 2011 by Marc
First impressions are everything, even in the courtroom. While jurors may be instructed to base their decision on the evidence presented, it is human nature for them to also consider how a defendant looks. When a juror feels that the defendant “looks” guilty, a bias is created that can be difficult to overcome. To give yourself the best chance of appearing innocent, take some time to work on your appearance.
Jurors are humans, and they will make decisions based on appearance. To help counter this tendency, defendants should look like someone the juror can relate to. Rather than looking like someone that the jurors would avoid, look like someone they would be willing to sit down with and talk to.
Start with the Clothes
Clothing should be nice, clean, and conservative. When you are on trial, the best thing to wear is a nice business suit, complete with tie. Women… Read the rest
Read more of this articleSpring is here and so are my allergies!
March 26, 2011 by Marc
Spring is just around the corner and I can’t help but think about the terrible allergies that I get in the April and May months. The levels of pollen in my area seem to grow larger and larger as the years pass. A few months ago I visited my allergist New York to get some tips on how best to protect myself from horrible allergies this coming spring.
One tip in particular that I found quite interesting was that I shouldn’t use my air conditioner any more than is absolutely needed. The reason for this is that an air conditioner sucks in pollen from the outside and transfers it into my home causing some lovely sneezing attacks.
Another tip my allergist gave was to avoid spending a lot of time around trees, grass and weeds since these are the biggest producers of pollen in the spring time. If I… Read the rest
Read more of this articleNJ Injury Attorney Discusses Removing Snow From Cars
March 4, 2011 by staff
NJ injury attorney discusses removing snow from cars to avoid getting a ticket
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