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Avoiding Legal Trouble

When was the last time you really thought long and hard about potential legal problems? About a year ago, I realized that I was at a higher risk for dealing with legal trouble because of my reputation and a few liabilities. I started thinking more carefully about how to prevent problems, and I realized that working with a lawyer could be extremely useful. I started talking with a lawyer in my area who really understood what I needed to do to fight the charges, and it changed my entire case. This blog is all about avoiding legal trouble and working with the right lawyer.

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Cases Where You Can Seek An Alimony Reduction

Posted on January 27, 2016

If you're facing a divorce, chances are that you may be forced to make regular alimony (spousal support) payments to your ex-spouse, especially if you earn substantially more than them or they are able to demonstrate to a judge that their lives will be drastically and adversely altered without spousal support. For many divorcees, paying out huge amounts of alimony to their former spouse can be a daunting prospect which they would rather try to get out of. [Read More]

First Time Working With A Court Reporter In Real Time? Here Are Three Tips To Make The Process Run Smoothly

Posted on January 9, 2016

If your law firm has solicited real-time court reporting for a deposition, you might not be sure what to expect. Real-time reporting can be a useful tool for attorneys who won't be in the same room as the witness and the reporter, as the witness' testimony will appear on their laptop or computer screen. Here are some tips you can use so that the entire process proceeds smoothly. Provide Access to Electronics in Advance [Read More]

Should You Refuse To Treat Patients Whose Parents Refuse To Vaccinate Them To Protect Yourself From Liability?

Posted on December 21, 2015

If you're a family doctor or a pediatrician, it's bound to happen sooner or later: you'll be faced with a parent who wants a medical exemption form filled out so that he or she doesn't have to get a child vaccinated. What do you do? If you want to stay out of court, you should consider dropping the child from your practice. It may sound harsh, but it may also be the only way to legally protect yourself. [Read More]

Should You Wait Until After The Holidays To Ask For A Divorce?

Posted on December 4, 2015

You've heard of Black Friday, but do you know about Divorce Monday? That's the unofficial nickname for the first Monday in January each year among divorce attorneys because divorce filings typically increase by as much as a third that month. Why wait? If you already know that you intend to file, is there any good reason to hold off until January? Absolutely. Here are 3 things to consider: 1. You can minimize the emotional fallout. [Read More]