Res Ipsa Loquitur—What it Means for Your Car Accident Case

Ordinarily, it is up to a personal injury claim plaintiff to prove that the defendant is responsible for the plaintiff's injuries. However, the legal principle of Res Ipsa Loquitur turns tables on the defendant and requires them to prove that they did not cause an accident. As an accident victim, here are the three things you need to prove if you want the court to apply the Res Ipsa Loquitur doctrine: Read More 

For Fathers: How To Get Visitations When Not Paying Child Support

The importance of a father should never be underestimated. A father contributes to a child's authenticity, self-esteem, sense of well-being, academic achievement, and social development. It is important to understand that child support and parental rights are two separate issues under the law. Read on to find out how to get visitations when not paying child support. Reasons A Father May Not Pay When the non-custodial parent has limited income, the custodial parent may refuse child support. Read More 

3 Tips For Dealing With A Denied Disability Insurance Claim

Filing for disability insurance benefits when you have become disabled and unable to work is an intimidating process. You know that you are legally entitled to the benefits and need them to stay afloat financially, but that is not enough to ensure your claim will be approved. When your first claim is denied, it's important not to give up even though you probably feel discouraged. Here are a few tips for getting through this challenging situation and hopefully winning your disability insurance claim appeal: Read More 

Four Ways To Avoid Foreclosure

Your home is probably one of your biggest assets, which means that whatever you choose to do with it can affect your life greatly. If you are having problems paying the mortgage, you might automatically think you're in trouble because your home is going to be foreclosed. However, there are ways to avoid this, even if you are having trouble paying the mortgage every month. Here are four ways you can avoid a foreclosure: Read More 

When Can You Avoid Probate?

Wills are an important part of a complete estate plan, and everyone needs to have one. You should also understand that if there is a will, it must be probated. Filing wills with the probate court usually means having to wait a few months for it to become final, and following the wishes of deceased must be delayed until that time. While a will might always be what everyone thinks of when they think about estate planning, to stop at just a will and go no further could be a mistake. Read More