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.…
When it comes to your estate, you will want to be sure your family members or good friends receive the items that you choose to leave behind. The most effective way, to make this happen, is by creating the last will and testament and being precise with it. This will be filed with the court in your jurisdiction and must be followed. Knowing the items to include in your will may help you during this process:…
Do you feel that you are a victim of circumstances that may require filing a lawsuit? Have you suffered monetary loss due to another person’s negligence or breach of contract? You may be considering your options for civil litigation. Civil litigation refers to a legal process between two parties where criminal sanctions are not in play.
This could include filing a lawsuit regarding discrimination in the workplace or filing suit against a former spouse because they have stopped paying alimony.…
