Why You Need a Divorce Attorney in Scottsdale Or Other Arizona Locations

In Arizona, a divorce is called “dissolution of marriage” and court papers use that term instead of “divorce.” The standard Arizona divorce is no-fault, which means that neither spouse is required to prove blame or responsibility in ending the marriage. You can find a divorce attorney in Scottsdale, Phoenix and other major Arizona cities. You may also want to research mediators if you have an amicable relationship with you... Read More

Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Crime

1. What is the difference between a federal and state crime? A federal crime is a violation of a statute passed by the United States Congress. A state crime is a violation of a statute or ordinance passed by the state legislature or a local authority. Usually the federal crime addresses criminal activity or a more national concern. Although, in recent decades the federal government has become increasingly involved in prosecuting drug and violent ... Read More

Settling Workers’ Compensation Claims in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, injured workers are entitled to settle claims filed under the Workers’ Compensation Act. Historically, workers were unable to do so and, instead, through what was called a “commutation,” they effectively resolved their cases, but left open a bunch of loose ends. The Pennsylvania legislature amended the Workers’ Compensation Act to allow injured workers and their employers and insurance companies to settle ... Read More

Drivers, Keep Your Eyes on the Road: Cell Phones and Other Driver Distractions

The list is endless:?dialing a hand held cell phone, conversing on a cell phone, operating a PDA or reaching for it, eating, drinking, smoking, daydreaming, “rubbernecking”, applying makeup, combing hair or brushing teeth, removing or putting on jewelry to name only a few.?We’ve all seen it.?People engaged in secondary tasks while they drive cars and trucks on our country’s public roads and highways.?Driver inattention is ... Read More

Proving You Are Disabled to the Social Security Administration

We see it too often in our Social Security Disability Law Practice. A potential client will contact us for the first time after their case has been lost before an Administrative Law Judge. When we ask why they did not use a lawyer to try their case the answers we almost always get is “my doctor said I was disabled and even wrote a letter,” or “I thought it was obvious from my records I was disabled”. Other times, we hear &... Read More

Grandparents and Child Custody Rights

Grandparents feel out of touch when it comes to issues of child custody and divorce. While they undoubtedly love their grandchildren, the tension involved with a divorce can cause them to be overlooked by the natural parents. But what many grandparents don’t know is that they too have a say in the custody hearings. Every state now recognizes grandparents as immediate members of the child’s family. This means they can fight for things ... Read More

When Video Surveillance Goes Too Far in the Workplace

The American Management Association and the ePolicy Institute in its 2007 Electronic Monitoring & Surveillance Survey found out that most employers subject their employees to forms of electronic surveillance such as Internet usage, phone conversations and numbers dialed, as well as locations and activities through video surveillance. New Trends Depending on which side of the fence you are straddling on, the emergence of new forms of employee... Read More

Confidentiality and Non-disclosure Agreements – Protect Your Company

In today’s business world, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements are becoming increasingly important for businesses looking to protect themselves from damaging leaks. Most employee contracts will contain some kind of confidentiality agreement as standard, but these kinds of agreements are very important if you share information with another company for any reason, or if you hire outside contractors to work for your business. You may... Read More

Florida Personal Injury Compensation Claim – Florida Lawyers

It is tough to comprehend with the suffering and pain of personal injury victims for those who haven’t gone through similar situations. Unless it happens to ourselves or someone close, we cannot feel the anguish of a personal injury victim. No word can describe it. And all happens due to the carelessness or negligence of a third person. Whether it is medical malpractice, slip and fall accident, car accident, dog bite or product liability &n... Read More

How to Get a Restraining Order For a Violent Spouse

If you are dealing with a violent or dangerous spouse, you need to deal with it immediately. You simply can’t wait around and hope for the best. Although many spouses can act like bullies when they are resentful or angry – there is a very big difference between someone who says hurtful things and someone who is truly capable of hurting you. If you feel that you are in danger or your children are in danger, you need to take care of you... Read More