It's normal to be nervous when you are about to discuss divorce with your children. This is a difficult conversation that you may have never expected to have. You may be worried about how they will respond to the news and the questions they may ask you. Nonetheless,...
This time of year, shoplifting often increases as some people feel pressured to give gifts they can’t afford to buy and others see an easy opportunity to grab something off a shelf and pocket it because they think no one will notice amid crowds of holiday shoppers. In...
People preparing for divorce often have many questions about the process. Some couples have little to address because they have already established a prenuptial agreement. They made arrangements previously to divide their property if the marriage ended in divorce....
There has been a clear trend in American vehicle design in recent years, with vehicles increasing in size. This has mostly occurred with pickup trucks and SUVs, which have grown much larger. Modern designs also tend to use blunt or flat front ends rather than slanted...
When facing criminal charges, the stakes are high, and having an experienced criminal defense lawyer is crucial to securing a favorable outcome. A well-crafted defense strategy can be the difference between an acquittal and a conviction. At Brooks & Baez Law Firm,...
If you already have an estate plan – even just a will – in place when you decide to divorce, you’re ahead of most people. While you may not want to deal with more legal matters than you already are, it’s important to know what changes you’ll need to make to your...
It’s true that embezzlement is a type of theft. People who are charged with it are accused of stealing financial resources, likely from their employer, for their own personal gain. Embezzlement typically doesn’t involve force or threat, which other types of theft...
You might not want to get a medical checkup after a minor crash. If you believe you have nothing but a few scratches and bruises, you may just want to get on with your day, rather than spend time at the hospital waiting to be seen. However, skipping a medical...
Car accidents can be overwhelming and life-changing events. Whether you’ve been involved in a minor fender-bender or a serious collision, the aftermath often includes dealing with injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and insurance companies. In such situations, hiring...
One way to allow specific assets to pass directly to your intended beneficiaries after you pass away without going through probate is to establish joint ownership if you don’t already own an asset jointly. This is particularly crucial when someone is widowed, divorced...