Your first OVI might lead to serious criminal charges and each subsequent OVI can be even more devastating legally. You may spend a good portion of the year in jail and you might also have your driver's license suspended. However, this depends on the facts of the case and whether you are working with a competent OVI lawyer. First Time OVI Offenses In many states, the first OVI leads to a misdemeanor.
Not every home is purchased with the help of a real estate attorney. However, if you will be purchasing a property that is worth a lot of money, it might make sense to hire a real estate attorney rather than having all of the legal issues handled on your own. There are several things you can expect your real estate attorney to do for you. Drafting and Reviewing the Contract
Many consumers are forced to admit that their financial situation is beyond their control. You may never be able to pay off your debts because of interest, penalties, fees, and more. Additionally, you may be facing dire punitive actions from creditors that can threaten your job, your home, your vehicle, and more. When the only action that makes sense is to file chapter 7 bankruptcy, it pays to make the process as smooth and worry-free as possible.
A car crash can leave you disoriented for a few hours, days, or months. Sadly, you may not have enough time to recuperate before talking to the drivers, the insurance companies, or law enforcers. Since your emotions are all over the place and you are not in a stable mental state, it is easy to say things that can later affect your case. Remember that the police strive to investigate and collect evidence but are not necessarily there to help you or support your case.
Parents planning to divorce should take some time to make a parenting plan. As far as the family court is concerned, protecting minor children is a very important consideration. Read on for some tips on creating a complete and doable parenting plan. What is a Parenting Plan? Any issue that might affect the welfare of a child should be addressed with a parenting plan. It involves child custody arrangements, visitation, child healthcare issues, provisions for special needs children, and child support.
We all know that lawyers are professionals who help people interpret and work with the law, but do you know how a law firm works from the inside out? I am a professional paralegal, and I have worked in both large and small law firms during my career. I can tell you that a successful law firm needs more than just lawyers to keep it running smoothly, and sometimes things can get really crazy! Take a tour through a law firm in my blog, and find out what really goes on behind the scenes of an active and successful law firm.