Weathering the Storms of Custody Challenges

Taking Legal Action Against A General Contractor

Buying or renting a building is what many people do when they open and run a business. However, it isn't always easy to find a vacant building that is in an ideal location, such as a high-traffic area. In an effort to open a business in the best location, some people opt to have a building constructed from the ground up, as it can also be customized to accommodate their needs. Read More 

Neglect And Nursing Homes

When you have a loved one in a nursing home, you want to make sure your loved one is being treated properly. They not only need to be getting the nutrition and medications they need, but they also need to be given all the other types of attention they need in order to remain healthy, safe, secure, and emotionally well. This article will provide you with some helpful information on neglect in nursing homes. Read More 

Establish A Guardian For Your Children For Everyone’s Peace Of Mind

If you are just starting a young family, your will or estate plan might be something that you think is still a long way down the road. But if you have brought children into the world, you owe it to them to make sure they will be taken care of if you ever are in a situation where you can't. Here's how a family law or probate lawyer can help you with your guardianship. Read More 

Gender Discrimination And Pregnancy: What Mothers Face On The Job

Despite the fact that it's illegal to treat workers differently based on their gender, pregnancy discrimination -- a very specific type of gender discrimination -- is still very common in many occupations.  Once upon a time, many workplaces had rules that actually forbid employees from becoming pregnant. It was considered "unseemly" to have a pregnant woman working in some professions and others were considered too risky. Now, the law prevents women from being overtly fired over becoming pregnant, but that doesn't mean that the discrimination has stopped. Read More 

Deciding Whether To Settle Your Personal Injury Case Or Go To Trial

The majority of personal injury cases settle before going to trial for a number of reasons. It's expensive to go to trial, and the defendant in the case is more likely to spend money on a settlement than take their chances at a trial. For the plaintiff, a reasonable settlement allows the plaintiff to move on from the complaint and provides a guaranteed payout. When you have a decent settlement offer on the table, it can be beneficial to accept the offer so that you don't have to wait to get your money. Read More