2015

4 Questions About Posting Bail When Accused Of A Crime

Bail is a great way to give a suspect temporary freedom. The money they pay is held by the court, and given back to the suspect when they return for their court date. Here are some answers to questions you may have about bail to clarify any confusion you have. What Determines The Bail Amount? Bail is not an arbitrary amount decided on by the judge, but is actually based on predetermined schedules.

Reasons Your Unemployment Could Be Denied And What You Can Do About It

After you file an application for unemployment assistance, the state's unemployment agency talks to your former employer and assesses the information that you provided and makes a decision on whether or not you are entitled to benefits. Unfortunately, there is a chance your application is denied. If your application was recently denied, you need to understand why and what you can do to overcome this decision. Why Was Your Application Denied?

4 Tips For Making Joint Custody Work

A divorce can be very difficult on the spouses involved, and children can also suffer if the parents do not make it a point to work together for the benefit of the kids. Just because a marriage did not work, it doesn't mean that two people can't be effective co-parents who put the needs of their children above any personal issues they have with each other. Use the following tips to ensure successful joint custody after a divorce:

Should You Gamble on a Settlement or a Trial for Your Personal Injury Case?

There's a very large gamble associated with personal injury cases. You and your lawyer must figure out if a settlement is worth it or if you should take it to trial. This decision is one of the most important ones anyone can make when it comes to personal injury case. But do you understand why? What Makes It a Gamble? There's a lot of guesswork involved when it comes to determining how much your personal injury case is worth.

Relative Injured (Or Killed) By Nursing Home Staff? How Long Do You Have To Act?

If your relative or loved one resides in a nursing home and has recently suffered harm due to the actions (or inaction) of staff members, you may be seeing red and ready to fight back with everything you have. However, if you're planning legal action, you may only get one chance to go to court -- and you want to be as prepared and organized as possible. Read on to learn more about the statute of limitations on elder abuse and neglect claims and what you should prepare before ever filing a case.