Legal Articles, General Practice

Four Vital Items to Cover in Preparing a Will

For many families, a relative dying without a will causes significant strife, since a will names the legal guardians of the person's children - The last thing you want to have if you die is a fight over who's going to raise your children or how you wanted your money distributed.

Text messages, Email and Facebook Posting as Evidence

Text messages, emails and Facebook posts may be used as evidence if all of the proper predicate has been established for admissibility in a court of law.

Updates on Leadership Changes at the CBP

On April 25, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Randolph D. "Tex" Alles to be the new Director of the United States Secret Service. Alles was serving as the Acting Deputy Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the number two position in the CBP...

Who Is Liable for a Florida Rental Car Accident?

The number of rental cars in Florida means frequent accidents involving rented vehicles; renter is responsible for these Florida rental car accidents if he or she consented to another individual operating the vehicle.

When Can You Voluntarily Retire and Stop Paying Spousal Support?

In this blog post, we review the law of retirement and spousal support termination or variation, as applied in British Columbia.

How much does my Self-Employed Spouse Really Make?

The amount of child support and spousal support (alimony) that will be ordered to pay is usually tied directly to the payor’s income, as determined by the Federal Child Support Guidelines (FCSG).

Protective Orders in Connecticut

A blog post about the different types of restraining orders available in Connecticut and various common provisions that can be included.

The Divorce Process Timeline

A blog post about the divorce process and what to expect at different stages of the case.

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