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: 8 January 2015
Upon finding out that your spouse is being unfaithful, it can be tempting to go into a blind rage, to call your best friend or to crumble into a ball and cry. None of these reactions will truly help you in the long run, however, and the way that you react can affect your future. As soon as you find out that your spouse is cheating on you, follow these steps.
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Posted on: 5 January 2015
If a legal problem has landed in your lap and you have been served with a summons, you may not even know where to begin. Weighing your options and deciding on your best plan of attack is a must. After being served, it is up to you to respond in a timely and educated fashion. Here are three scenarios that may unfold after you have been served legal paperwork.
1. Let the Paperwork Stand
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Posted on: 2 January 2015
You have been planning for weeks: the steaks are in marinade, and the invitations have been sent. But before your first guest arrives for the outdoor event in your backyard, there is one important thing you have to do. You must make sure you are not posing any dangers that could cause injury to your guests. Injury is not purposeful, of course, but it is easy to assume that because your backyard is safe for you, it should be safe for your guests.
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