Mediation is an effective way to solve legal disputes. Mediation is increasingly gaining popularity due to its effectiveness, and courts are using it more in processing cases. What is mediation? Mediation is one form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR.) In many...
Car accidents can be one of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through, and the repercussions can last for life. In some instances, the injuries are so severe that the person cannot return to who they were before the accident. Traumatic brain injuries...
While waiting in your car at a traffic light, you noticed the vehicle approaching from behind. Its driver was not slowing down. You knew what would happen, and your car was struck from the rear. The jolt quickly thrust your body forward with such force that you felt a...
The unexpected ring of your doorbell and following knocks at the door surprised you. The stranger at the door identified herself as a caseworker from child welfare. Such an unannounced visit can startle any parent. This represents a definitive sign that you have been...
As the days and weeks pass after New Year's Day, more and more people are giving up on their resolutions. Major life commitments like training for your first marathon or learning a new language are challenging, as is breaking bad habits like eating sweets or smoking....
Divorces among older couples in long-term marriages continue to grow at an increasing rate. Referred to as “gray divorce,” these late-in-life marital dissolutions currently make up 25 percent of all divorces, with one in 10 involving couples 65 and older. The increase...
A surprising thing happened on the eve of the upcoming holiday. Although your former spouse was supposed to return your children to your home as part of the agreed-upon parenting plan, he had declined. He tells you that the kids will spend the holiday with him. Of...
Being involved in a serious car accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. Suddenly, you’re in a hospital bed, unable to work, worrying how you’ll be able to provide for your family. When the insurance adjuster reaches out to offer you a deal, it may seem...
No one ever plans to be in a car accident. When it happens, it can often be discombobulating. You may have suffered serious injuries but are unsure about your options. Accepting the settlement the insurance company offers you seems like the easiest choice, but is it...
You and your ex have made it through an acrimonious divorce. You cleanly divided all of your shared property, you agreed on a child custody arrangement and you set up spousal maintenance and child support payments. You’re ready to be done with the courts altogether...