While all states use either community property or equitable distribution methods to divide property in the event of a divorce, this doesn't mean that assets will necessarily be split 50/50. Factors to consider include earnings, what assets were acquired during the marriage, and any alimony payments.
What is a health care proxy? Sometimes called a health care agent or medical power of attorney, the health care proxy designates the person(s) you wish to make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re incapacitated.
The first rule to follow when injured on the job is to accept first-aid or ask for medical treatment at the time of the accident. Don’t act as though it’s too minor to warrant a bandage or a trip to the doctor. This increases your chances to win a settlement as the injury will be documented from the very beginning.
We recognize that many people recovering from serious auto accidents may worry about how they’ll pay for all the medical treatment they receive in addition to their regular bills. If someone else was at fault for your accident, it’s time to hire an attorney to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Whoever was at fault for your injury or illness -- the employee, the employer, a coworker, a customer, or some other third party, you can generally get workers' compensation benefits. However when you have guaranteed benefits, you usually do not have the right to sue the employer in court for damages for those injuries. There are exceptions, and we can explain what those are.
If there are custody issues involved in your divorce, an experienced family lawyer knows the local rules for determining custody and understands the best strategies to argue for total custody, if that is your goal.
