Parental alienation can occur when the parents of a child are divorcing, and the child begins to strongly dislike and disrespect one parent, and express no warm feelings or empathy for that person. This can interfere with visitation or custody, and make parenting impossible. This is a serious problem for several reasons, but there are things you can do to solve it.
Possible Causes
This alienation can be started and exacerbated by the negative influence of the other parent or their relatives, though it is important to note that this may not necessarily be the case. Read More»
You have probably heard that catastrophic injuries tend to receive higher settlement awards than other injuries. This may be true, but you should know that your idea of a catastrophic injury may be very different from the legal meaning of the same. Generally, the courts may consider your injury to be catastrophic if it involves:
Long Term Debilitation
An injury is considered catastrophic if it weakens your body, and the weakness is expected to continue for a long time. Read More»
Making the decision to file for bankruptcy can be one of the most difficult you will ever make. With so many conflicting reports about whether it is the best move for your financial future or not, it is hard to know if you are truly doing the right thing. While many people fear their credit is going to be ruined forever, that simply isn’t the case. Rebuilding your credit is far simpler than you think. Read More»
In many states, an HIV positive person who has unprotected sex with someone without disclosing their disease can be prosecuted criminally in a court of law. This is especially true if the court finds that the transmission of the disease was intentional. But what about other sexually transmitted diseases, such as herpes, crabs and syphilis? Can you sue for those as well? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. However, most STD cases are not criminal proceedings. Read More»
Having a will is the best way to leave a legal document in place when you pass away that lets the government know exactly how you want your estate divided. In the event that someone passes without a will, there is a possibility that a loved one may not get the portion of the estate that the deceased wanted them to have. Here is a list of things you need to know if someone passes away without a will. Read More»
