A divorce is a difficult experience no matter the circumstances, but it's especially hard if children are involved. One of the most contentious aspects of divorces involving children is child support. The following article looks at some key issues pertaining to this important legal topic. Overdue Payments Child support payments are legal obligations ordered by the court, so when someone owes back payments they are in violation of a court order. The law has a variety of means to ensure that custodial parents receive their child support payments when the non-custodial parent is in arrears. [Read More]

When people hear of domestic violence, they only think of physical assault characterized by visible injuries. However, this is not what domestic violence is all about. In fact, domestic violence comes in different forms that most people don't take seriously. Usually, all forms of domestic violence have more serious and devastating consequences. The good news is that you can sue your spouse in court when they assault you since domestic violence is against the law. [Read More]

Most workers that are injured because of their job have a smooth experience. They file a claim and are paid for their medical expenses. If they must stay home for a while, they are paid a disability salary. Some workers are not that fortunate. Some common claim problems are listed below. Any one of them might mean you need the help of a personal injury lawyer. Read on and learn more. [Read More]

As with most things, being prepared can pay off. Bankruptcy is a big move for most people. You can help your bankruptcy case go smoother if you follow the below tips for things to do before you file. Understand Exemptions Even though chapter 7 is known as the liquidation form of bankruptcy, not all filers end up losing property. The key to keeping property is using exemptions. Exemptions allow filers to reduce the value of items, or they may exempt an item entirely, but they are different in every state. [Read More]