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You May Need an Attorney and Not Even Know It

People take legal matters into their own hands every day, and sometimes they lose money and property in the process. You can make a legally binding contract without using an attorney, but you are risking missing some big legal loopholes and laws you may not be familiar with that can not only make your contract invalid but can actually cost you in the end. When you are selling or purchasing real estate, tackling the creation of a will or even just loaning money to a friend, a consultation with an attorney can be a positive step. I'll show you when and why you need an attorney.

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You May Need an Attorney and Not Even Know It

2018

Fair-And-Square Divorce: Can You Split Your Lives 50/50 Without Tearing The Family Apart?
No matter what the material possessions during a divorce, it's the family members themselves that seem to suffer the most. What may start out as an amicable separation turns into a nasty battle over every little thing. Don't let that be the fate of your divorce because it really doesn't have to be that way. Entering into negotiations with the intent of fairly dividing everything can help you and your soon-to-be ex part on good terms, preserving the family unit that's separate from your union.

Benefits of an Explanatory Letter for a Will
If you are writing a will, you should also consider writing an explanatory letter to go with the will. The explanatory letter gives you the chance to leave information for your loved ones that you cannot include in the will. Here are some of the specific things an explanatory letter can help you with: Offering Advice on Inheritance The explanatory letter is a good forum for giving your loved ones advice on how to manage their inheritance.

Things That A Child Custody Attorney Can Help You Work Out
If you have a child with someone that you are no longer in a relationship with, you may find yourself heading to court. The best thing you can do is to retain a child custody attorney like those with Van Gilder & Trzynka PC. While it is a fact that you do have the right to represent yourself in the child custody court, you may want to retain an attorney instead.

Dividing Property In A Divorce: How To Deal With Sticky Situations
In a divorce, it is difficult sometimes to decide who gets what. In some states, everything owned by a couple is immediately and automatically sold and the profits split to avoid the argument of who gets what. The only exception to this law in those states is when one person acquiesces to give the other something of value, such as the house in which they resided when they were married. In other states, this is still a possibility, although bitter and battling couples may argue to get what they want.

Telephone Interviews: Why You May Still Be A Victim Of Discrimination
Usually, telephone interviews for a job are a really safe bet that you can let your brains and personality shine and not let others' views of your physical self get in the way. However, telephone interviews do not stop discrimination from happening completely. You can still be the victim of discrimination during telephone interviews. Here is how, why, and what to do about it after the fact. The Interviewer May Have Listened for Accents or Changes in Pitch in Your Voice

Talk To A Traffic Attorney Before You Pay The Fine For Your Speeding Ticket
A speeding ticket is not only a financial burden, it can have negative repercussions on your life. The extra points could get your license suspended and it could affect your ability to work. Even if you suspect you might be guilty, you should still work with a traffic ticket defense attorney to help you get out of the charge or suffer the least severe punishment. If you pay the fine automatically, you admit to guilt and there's not much that can be done.

Product Liability Claims: Be Aware Of The Time Limits
Just like other personal injury cases, product liability injuries have the statute of limitations that determine how long you have to file a lawsuit. Here are some important things you should know about the statute of limitations for product liability injuries: Statute Of Limitations Vary By State Most personal injury laws vary by state, and product liability laws are no exception. The statute of limitations for product liabilities can be as short as a year in some states while is as long as six years in other states.

Filing For Bankruptcy: 4 Reasons To Hire A Lawyer
Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision, but in some situations it may be the only option for a person or couple to make a fresh financial start. If you are in debt and are seriously thinking about filing for bankruptcy, you may feel like hiring a bankruptcy attorney is an expense that you can't afford. While legal fees are not cheap, it is in your best interest to hire a lawyer to assist you when filing for bankruptcy.

What Can You Do To Maintain Your Privacy During A Car Accident Lawsuit?
Car accidents often occur at times when your life is already overflowing with stressful situations. It's all too easy to find yourself sitting in a totaled car after finding out you're getting divorced or losing your job, either due to the stress that caused a lapse in attention or simply due to poor timing. But if you're hoping to stay private after a serious accident and still want compensation, what can you do?

3 Reasons To Hire A Disability Attorney
Having a disability, whether it be a mental disorder or a physical one, can make staying employed difficult or even nearly impossible. It's estimated that 48.9 million Americans have a disability, with 24.1 million of those having what is considered to be a severe disability. For those who are unable to support themselves due to a disability, Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can help. The trouble for many is that receiving these benefits can be a difficult and confusing process.

Three Bad Bankruptcy Moves To Avoid
If you are considering a bankruptcy filing, you are probably at that point where you are ready for some real relief from your financial woes. You want to make sure that you get the most benefits possible from your chapter 7 filing, and there are a few issues to make yourself aware of before you file. Read on and take note of these three issues that could stop you from filing bankruptcy.

Two Life Changes That Can End Your Social Security Benefits
Although you may have undergone quite a bit of grief to get your Social Security benefits, the sad truth is that you may not receive them for the rest of your life. There are many things can cause you to lose your benefits and that includes normal life events. Here are two that can have a negative impact on your Social Security check. Relocating to a New Place Changes in your living situation can have an adverse impact on your Social Security disability benefit, depending on where you move to and how the change affects your finances.