In the US, about 40 to 50% of marriages end up in divorce, and this is only for “first” marriages as the rate of divorce for subsequent marriages is significantly higher. Divorce has somehow become quite mainstream and, chances are, you know a couple (whether they’re a colleague, relative, or friend) that have undergone divorce. …
Post-Divorce Pointers for Parents: Raising the Children After Divorce Read More »
The cash bail system in the Tar Heel has its fair share of haters. Usually, their anger is directed at the bail bondsmen who financially benefit from the status quo. These professionals sell insurance against no-shows. They work with defendants who are allowed to be freed on bail in exchange for 10%, more or less, …
Bail Bondsmen Tend to Be Victims of Circumstance Read More »
insurance Captive insurance companies had their origin in the 19th Century as a way of providing in-house insurance coverage for a steel company. Many other companies soon followed suit, noting how it managed to turn a business expense—insurance premiums—into an additional source of profit. Today, many Fortune 500 companies have their own captive insurance companies …
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Getting arrested is a very scary and confusing ordeal. For some people, their instinct might tell them to flee immediately or resist arrest. However, that might just aggravate the situation and make things more difficult — and dangerous — for you. Thankfully, the law has put safeguards in place for citizens who get arrested. The …
Things That You Need to Remember If You Ever Get Arrested Read More »
The complexities of renting and leasing can be an extremely confusing matter for both landlords and tenants. In many cases, parties such as estate agents or property managers might not offer detailed enough legal support, which is where individuals may need to seek the services of a commercial lease solicitor. What they offer to landlords …
Over the years, Hollywood has used and misused several terms in law in police procedurals and crime dramas, which has cemented a few terms used in criminal law to the public consciousness. Because of pop culture osmosis, most laypersons are unaware of what these terms mean until researched or explained to them by a legal …
COMMONLY HEARD CRIMINAL LAW TERMS (AND WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN) Read More »
Death is an inevitable part of life. But leaving your loved ones lost and overwhelmed with various preparations and paperwork is avoidable and can be managed with proper preparation. However, not everyone realizes the importance of having an estate plan, let alone the importance of doing it while they still can. In Denver, many estate …
Mortality and Property: Are You Preparing Properly? Read More »
Legal issues and concerns do seem intimidating for some people, especially those that aren’t that knowledgeable with regards to laws and legal procedure. But with over1.34 Million practicing lawyers as of 2018 in the US, people can easily consult or retain a lawyer for their legal concerns and needs. Although there’s no shortage of qualified …
Many businesses run into severe legal problems, and it causes them to lose a lot of money to resolve the issues. Instead of waiting until a lawsuit happens, you can take proactive measures and safeguard your interests. Many businesses don’t see the value of hiring a lawyer until they have gotten the summons to appear …
When it comes to divorce, child custody disputes can quickly turn emotional. If the parents are unable to reach an agreement about how to share time with their children, they turn to the courts for an impartial decision. Just like other states, New Mexico subscribes to a “best interests of the child” standard to determine …
Why Timeshare and Custody Arrangements in New Mexico are Different Read More »
