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Getting my divorce settled

My ex-husband is doing everything he can to avoid settling our divorce. It's so crazy because no matter what he says and does there is no way we are ever getting back together. I have met a great new guy, and I want to be able to move on and make a future for us together, so I told my lawyer that it's time to get this divorce on the road. I plan to be divorced by my birthday so that I can start making serious plans for my new life, like buying an apartment and maybe even getting married again one day.

What You Need to Know About Spousal Maintenance

Posted on April 15, 2016

If you are filing for divorce from your spouse, you may need to pay them spousal maintenance. This is a type of allowance issued to your spouse each month toward their living expenses. It is different from child support and may be required in addition to costs for your child. Here are some things to know about spousal maintenance. Spousal Maintenance Is Not Issued Automatically The first thing you should know about spousal maintenance payments is that it is not an automatic process. [Read More]

Steps to Follow When Filing a Motor Vehicle Accident Claim

Posted on April 13, 2016

When you are in a vehicle accident, it is important that you follow the necessary steps to file a claim. This begins at the scene of the accident, as you need to determine your injuries, talk with the other drivers involved, and often file a police report. Here are some steps to follow when you need to file a motor vehicle accident claim. File a Police Report The first thing you should do is determine whether or not you need to file a police report. [Read More]

Freezing Orders - What Are They and How Do They Work?

Posted on April 12, 2016

Going through a divorce can be a painful and highly stressful time, especially when it comes to sorting out the financial side of things.  Acrimonious break-ups often result in one party disputing the amount that should be awarded to the other, and this can lead to spiteful actions.  For example, one person might try to spend as much of the money held in a joint bank account as possible, simply to prevent their ex from receiving it. [Read More]

Reasons Why You Should Hire a Workers Compensation Lawyer

Posted on April 11, 2016

Most employees are aware of the fact that they are entitled to compensation from their employer in the event that they sustain injuries on the job. However, not many employees realize that the amount of compensation that they could end up receiving may not be sufficient to compensate them for the injury sustained as well as lost wages. As such, they end up signing a subpar settlement simply because they do not know what the truly deserve. [Read More]