Rachelle Miller "The Relationship Manager", Family Attorney and Relationship Educator explains the difference between an Annulment and a Divorce.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
LEGAL 101: What's The Difference Between A Divorce And An Annulment?
Rachelle Miller "The Relationship Manager", Family Attorney and Relationship Educator explains the difference between an Annulment and a Divorce.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
California Workers' Compensation - Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
California Workers' Compensation - Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
Thursday, May 24, 2018
The Impact Of Divorce On Children: Tamara D. Afifi at TEDxUCSB
Tamara Afifi is a Professor in the Department of Communication at UCSB. Most of her research focuses on how family members cope communicatively with various challenges they face. When examining her research program, two primary themes emerge (1) information regulation (privacy, secrets, disclosure, avoidance) in parent-child and dating relationships, and (2) communication processes related to uncertainty, loss, stress and coping in families, with particular emphasis on post-divorce families. Professor Afifi was the recipient of the Young Scholar Award from the international communications Association in 2006 and the Brommel Award from the National Communication Association in 2011 for a distinguished career of research in family communication. She has also won several other research awards, including the Franklin Knower Article Award in 2004 and the Distinguished Article Award in 2008 from the National Communication Association. Finally, she has received numerous teaching awards, including a Distinguished Teaching Award from the faculty senate at UCSB in 2009.
Monday, May 21, 2018
Six Issues To Ask A Family Law Attorney
Although divorce is the most common reason to visit a family law attorney, it isn't the only one. The enormous area of legal practice they specialize in deals with all aspects of domestic relations and family matters.
Adoption
An extremely complicated process, few adoptions are finalized without help from a family law attorney. Why is this? Adoption laws differ from state to state. So before a couple can pursue a legal adoption, they must familiarize themselves with complicated state laws. An experienced adoption lawyer can help explain and expedite the process by filing the required legal documents with the court.
Alimony
Because marriage is chiefly regulated by the state, so too are the rules regarding separation and divorce. Alimony or spousal support may be provided for either party of a divorce. If the parties cannot come to a fair and reasonable agreement on the amount of support, the court will do it for them. But to get to that state, you must file a request for alimony. If your former spouse is uncooperative, an attorney completes and submits the requisite documents with the court.
Child Custody
When a couple with children separates, the question of custody takes center stage. Because it is an emotional, contentious issue, legal professionals are needed to help parents do what is in the best interest of their children.
Domestic Violence
Better known as a restraining order, an order of protection is issued to restrict the behavior of someone by a court who has harmed or threatened another. That person could be a former spouse or domestic partner who either lives at the same address or elsewhere. The order serves as a strong legal deterrent to anyone who has abused or even threatened to harm a person or their family.
Mediation
If the two parties can stand to be in the same room with one another, mediation is a much faster, more affordable alternative to litigation. Whether you are discussing the terms of a divorce or other domestic issues, a lawyer can help move the process along by recommending reasonable solutions to seemingly intractable problems. It is also a far less contentious option because there is no clear winner or loser. Couples can talk things out and mutually agree on a broad range of solutions that could take many months to resolve in court.
Prenuptial Agreements
We all know that about half of all marriages fail. A standard prenuptial agreement is not designed to leave one party penniless and the other rolling in riches. It is intended to help both sides save time, money, and emotion should the marriage end in divorce.
Although there are many more services provided, a family law attorney focuses mostly on the aforementioned legal areas.
Adoption
An extremely complicated process, few adoptions are finalized without help from a family law attorney. Why is this? Adoption laws differ from state to state. So before a couple can pursue a legal adoption, they must familiarize themselves with complicated state laws. An experienced adoption lawyer can help explain and expedite the process by filing the required legal documents with the court.
Alimony
Because marriage is chiefly regulated by the state, so too are the rules regarding separation and divorce. Alimony or spousal support may be provided for either party of a divorce. If the parties cannot come to a fair and reasonable agreement on the amount of support, the court will do it for them. But to get to that state, you must file a request for alimony. If your former spouse is uncooperative, an attorney completes and submits the requisite documents with the court.
Child Custody
When a couple with children separates, the question of custody takes center stage. Because it is an emotional, contentious issue, legal professionals are needed to help parents do what is in the best interest of their children.
Domestic Violence
Better known as a restraining order, an order of protection is issued to restrict the behavior of someone by a court who has harmed or threatened another. That person could be a former spouse or domestic partner who either lives at the same address or elsewhere. The order serves as a strong legal deterrent to anyone who has abused or even threatened to harm a person or their family.
Mediation
If the two parties can stand to be in the same room with one another, mediation is a much faster, more affordable alternative to litigation. Whether you are discussing the terms of a divorce or other domestic issues, a lawyer can help move the process along by recommending reasonable solutions to seemingly intractable problems. It is also a far less contentious option because there is no clear winner or loser. Couples can talk things out and mutually agree on a broad range of solutions that could take many months to resolve in court.
Prenuptial Agreements
We all know that about half of all marriages fail. A standard prenuptial agreement is not designed to leave one party penniless and the other rolling in riches. It is intended to help both sides save time, money, and emotion should the marriage end in divorce.
Although there are many more services provided, a family law attorney focuses mostly on the aforementioned legal areas.
When considering a family law attorney, Mobile, AL residents visit Briskman & Binion, P.C. Learn more about them at http://www.briskman-binion.com/Domestic.aspx.
Friday, May 18, 2018
Annulment Versus Divorce
There are various ground upon which an annulment or a divorce could be granted by a court. The legal consequences could be very important, since an annulment basically erases a marriage, whereas a divorce simply terminates it
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Divorce Advice : How To Protect Yourself In A Divorce
In order to protect yourself in a divorce, determine if you agree with the divorce or not. Remember that all 50 states have 'no-fault' divorce and protect yourself with tips from a certified family mediator in this free video on divorce and relationships.
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Workers' Compensation Attorney: Understanding The Process And When To Hire A Lawyer
If you get hurt at work, you are traditionally covered by workers' compensation insurance. There are, however, some things that you have to do to ensure that the medical bills are paid by your insurance plan instead of out of your pocket. In some cases, you may need to enlist the help of a workers' compensation attorney, who specializes in these types of proceedings.
Understanding the Process
To know when to get help, you must first understand what types of injuries are eligible for coverage. The injury must occur while on the job during regular or overtime duties. If it occurs during lunch or regular breaks, it is not always covered because you are not supposed to be working during those times. The impairment must be something that is related to your job performance.
In order for insurance to cover cumulative injuries, such as carpal tunnel or back injuries due to sitting or standing, they must be filed in a timely manner. These injuries are hard to prove just based on an x-ray or a medical exam. Unless there is accurate medical documentation, some companies treat these complaints as suspect. Employees then have a harder time getting the company to take care of any medical bills.
In order to increase your chances of approval, you do not want to wait to file a claim. Filing early, however, does not guarantee that you will be approved for compensation. If you are denied, you can appeal the decision and this is where a qualified workers' compensation attorney is your best ally.
Meeting with your lawyer
When you meet with your lawyer you need to explain the circumstances of your injury. Explain all the steps that you took to have the injury documented. You should also tell them how soon you filed and provided copies of all documentation.
At this time, he or she will give you information on your options. You may end up in court or there could be a negotiation set up between you and the business's insurance company. Your lawyer will be with you for any of the proceedings.
Some employers do not carry the recommended insurance to help cover costs in the event of workplace injury. If this is the case, your workers' compensation attorney can help you negotiate a settlement in which your employer will reimburse you for medical expenses related to the injury.
There are times this may go to court and end with you suing for a settlement. The entire process is different as there may be no formal documentation filed with your employer.
Workers' compensation attorneys can also help if you have been fired due to an injury. Workplace injuries cannot be the reason for being let go and you can sue for wrongful termination. While you most likely get your job back, you can be compensated for lost wages until such time as you can obtain a new job.
Because laws vary from state to state it may be in your best interest to contact a workers' compensation attorney before you submit any paperwork to ensure that it is correctly completed. This helps ensure that the application for insurance reimbursement is approved and avoids a long legal proceeding.
Understanding the Process
To know when to get help, you must first understand what types of injuries are eligible for coverage. The injury must occur while on the job during regular or overtime duties. If it occurs during lunch or regular breaks, it is not always covered because you are not supposed to be working during those times. The impairment must be something that is related to your job performance.
In order for insurance to cover cumulative injuries, such as carpal tunnel or back injuries due to sitting or standing, they must be filed in a timely manner. These injuries are hard to prove just based on an x-ray or a medical exam. Unless there is accurate medical documentation, some companies treat these complaints as suspect. Employees then have a harder time getting the company to take care of any medical bills.
In order to increase your chances of approval, you do not want to wait to file a claim. Filing early, however, does not guarantee that you will be approved for compensation. If you are denied, you can appeal the decision and this is where a qualified workers' compensation attorney is your best ally.
Meeting with your lawyer
When you meet with your lawyer you need to explain the circumstances of your injury. Explain all the steps that you took to have the injury documented. You should also tell them how soon you filed and provided copies of all documentation.
At this time, he or she will give you information on your options. You may end up in court or there could be a negotiation set up between you and the business's insurance company. Your lawyer will be with you for any of the proceedings.
Some employers do not carry the recommended insurance to help cover costs in the event of workplace injury. If this is the case, your workers' compensation attorney can help you negotiate a settlement in which your employer will reimburse you for medical expenses related to the injury.
There are times this may go to court and end with you suing for a settlement. The entire process is different as there may be no formal documentation filed with your employer.
Workers' compensation attorneys can also help if you have been fired due to an injury. Workplace injuries cannot be the reason for being let go and you can sue for wrongful termination. While you most likely get your job back, you can be compensated for lost wages until such time as you can obtain a new job.
Because laws vary from state to state it may be in your best interest to contact a workers' compensation attorney before you submit any paperwork to ensure that it is correctly completed. This helps ensure that the application for insurance reimbursement is approved and avoids a long legal proceeding.
Sunday, May 6, 2018
What Can I Do To MaintaIn A Good Relationship With My Children During And After The Divorce Process?
What can I do to maintain a good relationship with my children during and after the divorce process?
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Divorce Advice : What Is A Petition For Divorce?
A petition for divorce is the initial pleading that a spouse files to start the whole divorce process. Learn about divorce petitions and if jurisdictional requirements are met with tips from a certified family mediator in this free video on divorce and relationships.
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