Appellate Court Throws Out Millionaire’s Prenup

 Posted on April 21, 2013 in Family Law

The Huffington Post is reporting that a Brooklyn appellate court has rejected a prenuptial agreement

between a millionaire and his estranged wife. Prenuptial agreements have become increasingly common in recent years, especially based on a 2011 survey by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, which found that prenuptial agreements have increased in frequency by 73 percent over a five-year period. What is not so common, however, is a case in which a prenuptial agreement is overturned by a court or otherwise found to be invalid.

In this particular case, Elizabeth Petrakis refused to sign a prenuptial agreement guaranteeing her

$25,000 for every year of marriage that her millionaire husband presented to her three months before their 1998 wedding. Ms. Petrakis finally signed the agreement a mere four days prior to the wedding, but only after her husband agreed to tear up the agreement after the couple had children together.

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What to do in a minor car accident

 Posted on April 21, 2013 in Personal Injury

How you handle your minor car accident can determine what compensation or what responsibility you will have after the accident. Follow these steps to ensure you're taken care of:

• Write down the other driver's license plate number and car make and model. Be sure to record this information right away just in case the other driver drives away. You can also take a photo on your phone. It may also be smart to photograph the accident or any damage before the vehicles are moved, if it is safe to do so.
• Turn on your hazard lights. This is to notify other drivers that you are pulled over. Your blinking lights make it easier for them to see your car and caution them to avoid hitting you or your car.
• Call the police as soon as you can. Even if no one is injured in the crash, it is also important to call the police to get a police report. Insurance companies will ask for police reports when you contact them as well. You can also ask the officer if it is safe to move your car if it is in a travel lane.

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Why You Need A Motorcycle Accident Attorney?

 Posted on April 18, 2013 in Personal Injury

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What to do When you Have Been in a Car Accident

 Posted on April 16, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Permanent Alimony: The Basics

 Posted on April 14, 2013 in Family Law

Permanent alimony is permanent, according to U.S. News and World Report, and while some unhappy couples may untie the knot, it’s alimony that keeps them tethered to their “till death do us part” vow. Alimony is the court-ordered payment that a husband or wife must make to his or her now ex-spouse upon divorce. “The purpose of alimony,” according to the FreeDictionary.com, is “to avoid any unfair economic consequences of a divorce, even after property is divided and child support, if any, is awarded.” Alimony, when deemed permanent, according to U.S. News and World Report, is squashed only when the payee remarries, which means that oftentimes the payee will opt for a new long-term live-in commitment rather than a marriage. This can often lead to murky waters—it may hardly seem fair that a person need to continue paying alimony to an ex now in a stable relationship with someone else.

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What to do if you Have Been Raped

 Posted on April 14, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Information About Filing An Insurance Claim After A Car Accident

 Posted on April 11, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Teaching Teens to Be Responsible Behind the Wheel

 Posted on April 08, 2013 in Personal Injury

One of the most exciting times in a teenager's life is when they get their driver's license. But for parents, who have spent years protecting children from the dangers of the road, the prospect of their teen now behind the wheel of a vehicle can be stressful. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has a website for parents, Parents Central, that provides information for parents on keeping their children safe on the road, from purchasing that first car seat to giving them the keys to the family car. The NHTSA recommends setting ground rules for teenage driver. Outline the consequences for breaking those rules and have all this information on a contract that your teen signs. And the NHTSA recommends keeping that signed contract in a visible place as a daily reminder. The following rules should be standard on the contract:

• Absolutely no alcohol. Young drivers 15 to 20 years old are at far greater risk of death in crashes involving alcohol than adults of legal drinking age.

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Divorce’s Affect on Schoolwork

 Posted on April 05, 2013 in Family Law

Divorce is hard for everyone, especially children. Divorce not only affects their life at home but their life at school. A study at Ohio State University found that when a marriage dissolves, a child’s self-esteem and academic performance could be affected, even before the divorce initiates. Usually, a child’s self-esteem will get better over time, but academic performance can continue to decline. The study says that the reason for poor performance is that, “if a child doesn’t learn the skills she needs, it’s hard to catch up to the next grade.” Academic performance is different from a child’s self-esteem because their emotion can bounce back.

A recent Parenting.com article gave advice on how to ensure that your child’s grades don’t slip. The first advice is to give them lots of personal attention. This will show your child that you love them and will give them a break from the stresses of life. Next, the parent should be knowledgeable about how their child feels about school. Parents should set aside time everyday to talk to their child about their day at school or even offer help with an assignment. There is, also, the option of getting a counselor for you and your child. Having a counselor can make it easier to discuss any problems that are going on. A parent should be informed about what is going on at the school. It can be helpful to attend any school events, especially parent-teacher conferences. Lastly, the website recommends hiring a tutor. A tutor can help get your child up to speed with the rest of their grades’ academic skills.

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How an Attorney can Help your Workers Compensation Claim.

 Posted on April 04, 2013 in Personal Injury

Contact a workers compensation attorney to ensure your claim is filed correctly.[/caption] When filing for worker's compensation, many people do not know if they need a lawyer or not. But it is important for people to contact a lawyer in order to correctly file for worker's compensation. You should contact a lawyer immediately in several different situations.

1. First of all, you should contact a lawyer when your workplace injury is severe enough that surgery is required.
2. Second, if you and your doctor has determined that you will not return to the condition that you were in before your injury, even if the injury is moderate to severe, a lawyer should be contacted.
3. You should talk to a lawyer if you will no longer be able to go back to work at your current job.
4. If you think you cannot go back to work full time but work in some capacity.

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