Is Parkinson’s Robbing Your Ability To Speak? Apply For SS Benefits Right Away

4 December 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

Parkinson's is a devastating disease that can often make it more difficult for a person to live their life. In some situations, a person may lose some or even all of their ability to speak and need high-quality Social Security disability benefits in order to stay financially solvent. Gauging If You Qualify Speech and swallowing issues caused by Parkinson's complicate a person's ability to communicate with co-workers, managers, and other professionals. Read More 

Your Gay Husband’s Sister Was Your Surrogate And Now Wants Your Baby

22 October 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

When couples suffer from infertility or an inability to have children, they often turn to surrogacy as an option. For example, gay male couples may decide to get a surrogate mother to provide them with a child that they can raise on their own. You and your husband went this route and chose his understanding sister to be your surrogate. Unfortunately, your husband's sister is suddenly claiming that she wants the child because she developed a real connection with it. Read More 

Tips For Dividing Debts In A Divorce

12 September 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

Going through a divorce can be an event that is stressful and can take up a lot of time, and there are a lot of different issues you will need to resolve before you can finalize the divorce. One issue most couples must resolve involves dividing up the debts they have. If you have debt as a married couple, here are some tips to help you ensure that you divide it fairly in your divorce. Read More 

What To Do When The Doctor Changes Your Maximum Medical Improvement Rating

18 August 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

Receiving a maximum medical improvement (MMI) rating on a workers' comp claim signifies your injury or illness has healed as much as it's going to and no further treatment will make it any better. While the doctor should be certain of his or her decision, sometimes the medical professional will change the rating at a later date. Here's what you should do if that happens in your case. Ask the Doctor's Reasoning Read More 

That’s Not Fair: 4 Signs You Were Discriminated Against At Work Due To Pregnancy

11 July 2018
 Categories: Law, Blog

Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyous time in your life. Unfortunately, it can be anything but joyous if your employer has used this time to discriminate against you. Unfortunately, many new parents don't realize that they're being discriminated against. If they do know that they're being discriminated against, they may not realize that they have legal options at their disposal. If you feel that you've been discriminated against during your pregnancy, you need to speak to an employment attorney as soon as possible. Read More