As everyone knows, the foreclosure crisis hit Americans of all backgrounds hard. And, regardless of all the talk about our supposed “recovery”, most people are still feeling the lingering effects of the Great Recession. Now, a new report by the American Association of Retired Persons Foundation entitled “Nightmare on Main Street: Older Americans and the… Continue reading Foreclosure Crisis Hits Oldest Americans Hardest
Avoid a DUI With Designated Driving Services
Anytime you are going out drinking, you need to plan ahead and figure out a designated driver that is sober to bring you home. The best options are to designate a friend to pick you up or choose someone going out with you to not drink, so your car isn’t left stranded. For many of… Continue reading Avoid a DUI With Designated Driving Services
Internet Law – 4 Strange Laws Involving the Internet
As strange and shocking as it may sound yes there are certain laws that are set out by the government designed to keep us safe…from the internet? Amongst the many laws about the internet that here is a look at the top 4 strangest internet laws. In no particular order here is the first one.… Continue reading Internet Law – 4 Strange Laws Involving the Internet
Consider a Few Points About Conveyancing Process
If you have decided to buy or sell a property, then, you would have to undergo the conveyancing process. It is the essential legal procedure of buying or selling any property. And to completely understand the procedure and to completely benefit from it, it’s important that you understand it and clear all your myths associated… Continue reading Consider a Few Points About Conveyancing Process
Types of Divorce Applications in Ontario
Three types of Divorce Applications in Ontario. 1. Simple Divorce (Uncontested Divorce) 2. Joint Divorce (Uncontested Divorce) 3. Divorce with other relief. (Contested Divorce) SIMPLE DIVORCE Simple Divorce is filed by one of the spouses who serve the Application on the other spouse. The spouse who files and serves the Application is referred to as… Continue reading Types of Divorce Applications in Ontario
Revocation of British Citizenship
Citizenship Deprivation The deprivation of citizenship I.e, the exclusion of perceived undesirables from the UK is one of the most important trends in immigration at the moment. The reality is there were apparently no recorded instances of citizenship deprivation on the basis of dishonesty between 1983 and 2009. Since 2009 however, there were 30 such… Continue reading Revocation of British Citizenship
Whose Side Is the Divorce Mediator On?
Couples who decide to end their marriage have a few options to consider when it comes to handling the divorce process. For example, they can decide to do it themselves; hire their own attorneys, or hire a mediator who will work with both spouses together. Since litigation can be very expensive and a Do-It-Yourself divorce… Continue reading Whose Side Is the Divorce Mediator On?
Five Things to Consider When Choosing the Right Attorney
Finding a legal professional to take care of your private and sometimes emotional matters can be a daunting task. It seems that at the time we most need an attorney we are least likely to be in the frame of mind to look for one. So, how should you sort through the mix of recommendations… Continue reading Five Things to Consider When Choosing the Right Attorney
Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Vehicular Manslaughter
Any type of conveyance can be considered a weapon if its operator caused the death of another due to gross negligence. This negligence may involve drunk driving, speeding, or reckless driving. A charge of vehicular manslaughter might be entered by the prosecution (the State) if a human being was killed as the result of said… Continue reading Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Vehicular Manslaughter
The Strange Asylum Case of Ms Z
In the late 90’s, about 1997, before I left my private law practice in Washington, D.C. to teach at the Barry University School of Law School I was approached by a new, potential client. I will call her Ms. Z. Ms. Z had arrived in the United States a week earlier from Germany. She told… Continue reading The Strange Asylum Case of Ms Z