When children become involved in a legal battle, whether it is two parents fighting for custody or a criminal case in which a child is involved, it is common practice for the court to bring in a child advocate. The child advocate plays a vital role in legal proceedings and beyond to ensure the best interests of the child are always protected at a time when other parties involved may not have the child’s best interests in mind. Read More»
Many jobs involve the use of your hands and wrists to some extent, but some depend on the almost constant use of them. When the wrist joint becomes overused, it can make simple movements, let alone work, excruciating. If your wrist area is bothering you to the point that you can no longer work at your job, you may have carpel tunnel syndrome and you may be eligible for workers compensation benefits. Read More»
If you are no longer able to work at your job and have applied for Social Security benefits, you may be asked by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to undergo a special kind of medical exam. This exam, called the consultative medical exam (CME) is meant to give the SSA more information about your medical condition, and the result of it could have a huge impact on your ability to get benefits. Read on for what you need to know about the CME. Read More»
If you or a loved one have been placed under arrest for committing a crime, then you may be feeling overwhelmed by the experience. If this is your first encounter with the criminal justice system, you may not understand the process involved with facing charges and being released from custody on bail.
Like many people, your understanding of the process may only have been gauged from watching TV shows and watching the news coverage of trials. Read More»
If you’re planning a party for a milestone anniversary, you may be most concerned about ensuring your guests have adequate food and refreshments. And with the sometimes confusing laws surrounding the sale and consumption of liquor in Missouri (and St. Louis specifically), you may be wondering what you’ll need to do to ensure that you’ll be able to provide your guests with wine, beer, or liquor of their choosing. Fortunately, some conscientious planning should be all you’ll need in order to keep your party well-lubricated. Read More»
