when to hire a lawyer

Received A Sexual Harassment Complaint? Here’s What Not To Do

When you started your business, you made sure that you developed a clear and comprehensive sexual harassment policy and spent thousands of dollars on training materials for your staff. Yet, here you are, looking at a sexual harassment complaint on your desk from one of your employees regarding one of their superiors. What is going to happen next, and how is this going to go down? Well, this largely depends on how you act. Read More 

Interpretation Rights And Social Security Disability Representation: What You Are Entitled To

If English is not your first language, or if you have a disability that restricts your ability to communicate to a social security worker or speak in court about your needs, then you have a right to an interpreter. Any means of communicating effectively with a judge, a lawyer and/or a social security intake worker should be provided for you. Here is how you can request assistance from your lawyer when you enter into court proceedings to get any disability benefits for which you have been denied. Read More 

3 Steps For Establishing A Child Support Order

As any parent knows, raising a child can be very expensive. If you are a single parent, you and your child are entitled to child support from the non-custodial parent. Obtaining a child support order is a legal process done through the court system, so it is a good idea to hire a family law attorney to assist you in filling out the documentation needed and filing your request. Take the following steps to establish a child support order: Read More 

A Guide to Responding to Your DUI Charge

Everybody makes mistakes, but if you made the mistake of drinking and driving, you may have a bit of a battle on your hands. A driving under the influence case will give you a criminal record if convicted, and it will take some help from a quality criminal defense lawyer to make sure that doesn't happen. To get a clearer picture of what you are dealing with in this situation, consider the following information. Read More 

Reasons You Could Be Barred From Filing Bankruptcy

No matter what events led up to it, you may now be considering filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is normally a last resort option when you can no longer afford even the minimum credits card payments or you are about to lose your home. Before you make a final decision about filing, you should understand that not everyone can file for bankruptcy. Read on for more information about the three main issues that could bar you from filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy relief. Read More