The Inner Workings of a Law Firm

The Inner Workings of a Law Firm

  • Timing Matters: Bankruptcy Or Divorce First?

    If you know that both bankruptcy and divorce are certain events in your future, you should carefully consider the order that these two major legal issues will proceed. To help you make a good decision, read below to ensure that you avoid more complications by filing in the correct order for your particular situation. Type of Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Since chapter 13 involves a reorganization of your debts that can take two to five years, you may want to go ahead and get your divorce out of the way and file on your own if using this form of bankruptcy.

  • How Your Car Accident Claim Worth Is Determined

    When you have been involved in a car accident in which you were not at fault, you are probably going to want to sue the opposite party in order to receive compensation for financial damages that have occurred. Determining what your claim is worth, however, can be difficult, especially if you have no experience. This is why it's important to have an auto accident lawyer by your side who can help ensure that you receive a settlement that is fair compared to what your claim is worth.

  • 3 Things You Need To Know To Prepare For Court

    Family law is extremely confusing and complex. While not something you can usually plan for, unfortunately, divorces happen often. Marriages go awry and couples can end up at each other's throats fighting for custody of the children, the house, and everything else along the way. If you are dealing with a heated battle with your ex, there are a few things you can do to make sure your case goes smoothly.

  • Resolving Unpaid Tax Balances With An IRS Installment Agreement

    If an outstanding income tax balance remains unpaid for long enough, it becomes subject to IRS collection activities. At some point in the process, an individual who owes the IRS could experience some type of enforcement action. For individuals unable to pay their tax balance in full, the IRS offers an installment payment arrangement. The prospect of receiving a wage garnishment or a bank levy provides strong incentive for an individual to make arrangements to settle a tax balance.

  • Filing An Income Tax Return After Becoming A Permanent Resident

    Immigrants to the U.S. may have a physical presence in the country before becoming a lawful permanent resident. For the calendar year in which permanent residency status is obtained, the income tax return for a new immigrant reports income differently for the periods before and after becoming a permanent resident. For income tax purposes, a permanent resident with a green card is taxed in a manner somewhat similar to that of a U.

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    The Inner Workings of a Law Firm

    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.