If you are pursuing a personal injury case due to a vehicle accident, there are seven things that attorneys would like you to know, and to do, to help your case. 1.  Take Pictures and Collect Evidence After an accident, you will want to be aware of opportunities to collect evidence. You can keep a disposable camera in your glove compartment in case of an accident like many wise car owners do, or plan to use your cellphone to take pictures of the scene and the vehicles if there is ever an accident. [Read More]

If you and your child's other parent are separating or divorced, you may be wondering how you'll be able to financially support yourself and your child. At the same time, you may be reluctant to permit your child's other parent to take on the responsibilities of shared custody or visitation. Can you petition for alimony or child support while restricting your child's access from his or her other parent? Read on to learn more about the intersection of these two legal rights and how they may affect your custody case: [Read More]

Upon being linked to a state or federal crime, you could face criminal charges even without materially participating. The people you associate with might very well drag you into tentacles of the legal system. How so? When someone has committed a crime, interacting with the individual in certain ways could lead you to becoming an "accessory after the fact." If charged, ignorance of the law is not a viable defense so you must know how to avoid any actions that label you an accessory. [Read More]

Filing for bankruptcy can help you to overcome otherwise insurmountable amounts of debt. However, in order to truly enjoy the maximum benefits that come along with this financial decision, you will first need to ensure you are filing the right type of bankruptcy petition for your needs. For most people, this will mean choosing between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Below you will learn more about how each of these options impact your debts, your assets, and your credit so that you can ultimately determine which type of bankruptcy is right for your needs. [Read More]