How can I be prepared if I have to testify in court? The idea of testifying can often make people feel nervous or unsure of themselves, whether they are only a witness or actual participants in a criminal or civil trial. The event can go more smoothly if you know the basics of success. Here are six tips that can...
Being stalked or assaulted by anyone is a terrifying experience; being stalked or assaulted by a cop must be even more terrifying. Officers have ready access to many information, tracking technologies, and guns, to name a few things. Where do you turn for help when the people who are supposed to protect you are the ones who are putting you...
Can I Hire One Lawyer For The Divorce Hearing? If your spouse’s attorney has already served you with divorce papers, you should get legal advice as quickly as possible. Divorce and family law rules differ from state to state, so you’ll have a lot to learn to get up to speed unless you already know your state laws and local...
Personal injury lawyers use a life care plan when the victim does not make a complete recovery from the injury, and is expected to have substantial medical expenses in the future. The court can only issue one judgement, and the jury can only issue one verdict for damages, against a defendant. Therefore, if the plaintiff has not fully recovered at...
Honesty is essential while answering questions during trial. A witness must be trustworthy. Give concise answers and be confident in your answers. Keep in mind that you are not there to dispute. That is the lawyer’s responsibility. It is impossible to “win” at trial. The opposing lawyer has prepared his trial questions for hours. According to several estimates, a lawyer...
With so many divorced parents and blended families out there, parenting conflicts arise frequently. If you’re divorced or separated from your child’s other parent, your experience might range from pleasant co-parenting to all-out conflict. Oftentimes, parents will deviate from the parenting time agreement, only to find that one parent suddenly wants to go back to it. Here’s what can often...
Interrogatories are questions sent by the opposing party to be answered under oath. They can be used in various types of cases – most frequently family law and civil litigation cases. You must respond to interrogatories in writing to the best of your ability. If you fail to accurately respond to an interrogatory question and the opposing party discovers that...
One of the most common questions we get is should I accept a settlement or go to trial and about whether a trial or settlement is better. Trials are frequently slower and more expensive than settlements. They are also more stressful for accident victims since they have to testify before a judge or listen to the defense try to minimize...
A police officer requests that a judge sign an arrest warrant after preparing a sworn statement of allegations against you that the officer believes proves you committed a crime. It’s critical to understand that our criminal justice system is adversarial. meaning that once the police and prosecutors believe there is evidence of a crime, it is their job to try...
One of the questions we hear frequently when people are contemplating divorce isΒ What if we’re getting divorced and are upside down on our home? If you’re lucky, you’ll have equity in your home, money in the bank, and a couple of retirement accounts when you divorce. In that situation, you’ll be more at ease after the marital assets are divided....