The legalization of medical marijuana (and even recreational marijuana) has many people convinced that it’s only a matter of time before the drug ceases to be broadly illegal, even under federal law. However, the broadening social acceptance toward the use of the drug, particularly for medical purposes, has brought the issue from criminal court into family court as well. If you’re a parent whose child suffers from a condition that could be treated by medical marijuana, read this first before you decide how to proceed. Read More»
If you are starting a small business, the last thing you want to do is end up in legal trouble. Here are three tips that will help you stay out of legal trouble as you start up and get your new small business going.
#1 Set Up A Partnership Agreement
If you are going into business with anyone else, such as family or friends, you need to set-up a formal partnership agreement. Read More»
If you are considering whether or not you want to file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, then it is vital that you know about the many things you should not do prior to filing. Just as there are many actions that you should take before deciding to file your case, there are also many things you should not do to protect yourself during the bankruptcy process, such as each of the following: Read More»
If you are suffering from the many symptoms of diabetes, you may be finding it more and more difficult to work at your job. Diabetes can affect nearly every part of your body; it’s not just one disorder. Social Security is meant to provide some financial relief for those unable to work at their jobs, but you must have a qualifying medical condition that is affecting you in a major way. Read More»
When you are an employee at will, this means that your employer can let you go for no reason at all. Montana is the only state in which you can’t be fired without a reason after your probationary period is over. While you may be employed at will, this does not mean you have to tolerate discrimination or harassment in the work place. You also can’t be fired because you have brought up your concerns, as long as you follow the proper channels. Read More»
Some states have formally recognized child virtual visitation, which refers to visitation via electronic means. It does have its benefits, chief of which is that a parent doesn’t have to miss visitation with their child just because they live far away. However, it does have its limitations, which include these three:
Parents May Use It to Substitute Face-To-Face Visitation
Virtual visitation is good, but it isn’t ideal and shouldn’t replace face-to-face visitation. Read More»
After a divorce, one of the first priorities is to arrange child custody. While many parents can make these arrangements on their own, there are times when the court has to get involved, particularly when former couples cannot work together to make a decision. However, staying out of court as much as possible is ideal for the kids. An alternative to court is working through an arrangement using a child custody evaluator. Read More»
The child support system is designed to provide children with a stable environment in which all their basic needs are met, but not every father is as supportive as he should be. In order to file a successful child support petition, you must first serve the father of your child with service papers informing him of his responsibilities. But when the father cannot be found, what can you do to move your case along? Read More»
The police arrested 1.1 millions Americans in 2014 for driving under the influence. If a person finds themselves in this position, they need to know how to protect themselves legally. These helpful tips can help a person when they get pulled over for suspicion of DUI.
Field Sobriety Tests
You are not legally required to preform any field sobriety tests. In fact, if you are intoxicated, participating in the field sobriety tests can be incriminating. Read More»
Just because you have a legally binding will, it doesn’t mean that nobody will challenge it. There are various reasons one would challenge a will. For example, some of your heirs may challenge if they are dissatisfied by their inheritance. Others may do so if they believe you shouldn’t have included some of the beneficiaries. Take these precautions to minimize the risk of such challenges:
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