Most parents have more than just a passing worry when it comes to how a divorce might affect their children. The law backs parents up on that issue, and in fact, the family courts place the health and well-being of minor children above almost everything else. When it comes to child support, the courts have set guidelines to follow and punishments for those who fail to do so. Read on to learn more. Read More»
If you are like most, you’ve noticed the ads for Social Security lawyers who promise to help you get benefits at no cost, and you may have wondered how that is possible. The answer is that the services are not technically free of charge, but the contingency fee agreement is an awesome service for those who need it. Read on to learn more. Why You Need Help It can be devastating news to get; after all the waiting the Social Security Administration (SSA) has denied you your benefits. Read More»
Religion may be a non-issue for some divorcing parents while, for others, it is a big part of life that cannot be ignored. If you are in the latter category, then you may have a complication in your hand if you and your spouse subscribe to different religions or one of you doesn’t believe in any religion. Ideally, you should sit down with your partner to decide which religious upbringing is best for your child or whether to align them with any religion at all. Read More»
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»
If you have recently been involved in an accident, then you know how stressful the whole ordeal can be. You may be forced to take time off of work and deal with significant injuries, in addition to dealing with insurance companies and medical bills. Fortunately, a personal injury lawyer can assist you during such a time and ensure that you get the money you deserve, allowing you to focus on recuperating completely. Read More»
When you’re an expectant mother, all that you can think about is getting to the hospital and having your child. You might worry about the pain or getting there in time, but what you probably worry about most is your child being born free from injury. While more often than not, children are born perfectly healthy, babies can end up suffering from birth injuries. Birth injuries are injuries that happen during the process of giving birth. Read More»