When I got married 15 years ago, I never thought for a moment that I would be dealing with a messy divorce case, but unfortunately, my happily ever after didn't turn out to be so happy after all. Lucky for me, I was able to find a very qualified divorce lawyer to help me secure a fair divorce settlement and finally begin to move forward with my life. While my divorce case is now securely in my past, I often think about how much I learned during this legal process and how poorly prepared I was to legally protect my assets. By creating this blog, I am that I can share everything I learned during that process and help to prevent others from finding themselves unprepared for the legal "what if's" in life.
Posted on: 25 January 2017
If you are trying to secure a position with a larger law firm, here are a few tips that will help you put you on the path of success with your law firm interviews.
#1 Research The Law Firm
Don't go in blind to the interview. You should know as much about the law firm as possible before you arrive for your interview. Read all of the pages on their website.
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Posted on: 30 December 2016
If you're an Alabama resident who has never sought the formality of a marriage ceremony, you may be relying on this state's common law marriage laws to provide your partner with the ability to legally inherit from you upon your death and carry out your end-of-life wishes if you're incapacitated in an accident. However, a change to state law taking effect in 2017 could render your common law marriage void. Read on to learn more about how changes in Alabama's common law marriage laws could affect your final wishes and what you'll need to do to maintain the legal protections you've enjoyed while cohabitating with your partner.
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Posted on: 13 December 2016
If you have recently experienced a severe chemical burn at work, it is important to remember that the initial burn is not the only concern. In fact, given the possibility of infection after and scarring associated with chemical burns, thepain and costs of the initial burn could easily be only a tiny percentage of what you may have to deal with in the coming months or years. Therefore, it is a good idea to hire a workers compensation attorney to represent your interests and the following questions will help you to choose the most appropriate person for your needs.
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Posted on: 22 November 2016
If a prosecution witness is suffering from any serious mental illness that could make his or her testimony unreliable, should the defense be told in advance? Absolutely. Prosecutors are supposed to disclose anything that could cast doubt on a criminal defendant's guilt. Learn more about how the mental health of a witness could be an issue in your case, why the prosecution has a duty to disclose anything it knows, and what you can do to help yourself.
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