Surprisingly, workers compensation laws are not universal. There are multiple loopholes and differences in the law from state to state. A few states do not even require that employers carry workers compensation at all, while others like Alaska, require workers compensation insurance when an employer has only one employee. Not knowing what is available to you in the state in which you live could result in multiple denials without the assistance of a workers compensation lawyer.…
In some states, you’re eligible to receive assistance for medical care only if your income is below a certain level. If you have income above this level, you might still need assistance. You might not have enough money to pay for medical expenses and your daily needs. If this is the case, you can divert your income to an income trust that takes charge of the funds and disperses them accordingly.…
When it comes to child support arrangements, even the most well-though out plan may prove unfeasible over time, requiring a modification. Unpredictable life events such as sickness, loss of income or change in marital status of your spouse may affect their ability to pay you the agreed child support, at which point a modification may be needed.
A verbal agreement between the two parents is often best, as it saves money on legal fees and a drawn-out court battle, but if you can’t agree on new child support payments, you may have to hire a family law attorney to help you with a child support modification suit:…
Car accidents are an everyday occurrence in the modern world, but their frequency does not mean that they are minor incidents. These events have the power to cause major property damage, substantial injuries or the loss of life. Not surprisingly, the legal system has well-established rule for addressing these grievances, but most people lack a sophisticated understanding of this process. Understanding the following answers to common questions will help you avoid some common errors that car accident victims may make.…
Social Security disability hearings are complicated, and involve several different experts who are critical to your case. Knowing who to expect at your hearing helps you prepare for the process, and makes it easier to understand how your case is decided. With that in mind, these are the three people that you can expect to meet at your Social Security disability hearing.
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
The Administrative Law Judge is the person who will ultimately make the decision on your case.…
You were hurt on the job, so you filed a worker’s compensation claim. Much to your dismay, your claim was rejected. If this sounds like your situation and you feel that your claim was rejected unfairly, you can still appeal the decision. According to Nolo, 80 percent of workers who are initially denied worker’s compensation don’t appeal their claim. This may be partially due to the fact that people aren’t sure how to go about the process.…
As part of finalizing your divorce, one of the things that the courts require is a comprehensive parenting plan for moving forward with your children. In most cases, this means establishing co-parenting expectations so that you and your former spouse can work together to make major parenting decisions. Unfortunately, co-parenting isn’t for everyone. If your divorce is hostile or efforts at communication result in fighting and disagreements, it may be time to talk with your divorce attorney, such as Mauro Savo Camerino Grant & Schalk, about parallel parenting instead.…
The birth of a new baby is a super exciting time, and friends and family will gather with gifts to decorate the nursery and you can be sure that everyone will bring lots of presents to clothe and diaper the baby. These are wonderful traditions to welcome your newborn son or daughter, but there are a few necessities that you must provide for your child that are more important than darling outfits and adorable bedding.…
Community property, which encompasses all the possessions that a married couple share, comes into play in many divorces today. A big part of any divorce is division of property, and community property laws make the rules for that division very clear. Here is everything you need to know about community property as it relates to divorce.
The Community Property States
You may sometimes hear people refer to “community property states,” meaning US states that have the community property law in place.…
When there is a question as to who a child’s father is, there are circumstances that can arise to make a legal ruling necessary. The court is therefore put in the position of making this determination and then deciding on issues related to child support. Keep in mind though, that today it is simply a matter of a DNA test to confirm a child’s paternity to a 99.9 percent degree of accuracy.…
