Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

  • Do You Need A Lawyer For Your Unemployment Case?

    Losing your job suddenly can be devastating, and the idea of not winning your unemployment case can be a cause for great concern and frustration. You may be wondering how to win your case and whether or not you can afford to do battle with your former employer to get your benefits. As you look at your options, ask yourself the following questions to determine whether or not you need a lawyer for your unemployment case.

  • 8 Facts To Know About Personal Injury Depositions

    Filing suit for a personal injury claim is a process, and few steps in that process are as important as the deposition. This event usually occurs once you have officially filed suit, but prior to your actual trial's beginning. The deposition is part of the personal injury litigation process that encompasses the discovery phase, where each side interviews all involved parties and most witnesses. Knowing what to expect can help ease your mind about this important step, so read on for 8 facts you need to know about depositions.

  • The Role Of A Civil Litigation Lawyer

    Law can be a very perplexing field for the average citizen. Everyone knows that law plays an extremely important role in society, but the focus of the media is often on the role of the criminal lawyer. Surprisingly, you are far more likely to need the services of a civil litigation lawyer rather those of a criminal lawyer. Here are a couple of categories of lawsuits that you are likely to encounter and exactly how a civil litigation lawyer can help you out with them:

  • Devious Husbands: How He Can Use The Law Against You

    In a perfect world, divorces would be quick and amicable—but as you already know, the world is far from perfect. As a woman going through a divorce, you need to understand the range of methods an angry husband could use against you, and you need to be proactive (rather than reactive) as you work toward a fair settlement. Intentionally Creating Conflicts of Interest A vindictive husband can make it hard for you to hire the right divorce lawyer.

  • Why Vengeance During Divorce Hurts Both Parties

    If you are going through an acrimonious divorce, then it is very easy to slip into vengeance mode against your partner. Unfortunately, vengeance may harm not only your partner's but also your interests. Whether he or she cheated on you or hid things from you, you should resist the temptation to retaliate because: It Will Cost You Money As at 2013, the average cost of a contested divorce ranged from $15,000 to $20,000.

  • About Me

    Insights Into How Our Legal System Works

    Hello, I'm Christina Miller. Have you ever been fascinated with why the law works the way it does? Ever since I was in junior high, I had an intense interest in anything related to our legal system, whether it be a crime drama on television, a judge show or a legal case covered on the news. I followed it all. As time progressed, I began learning about how the actual legal system worked and not just the fictionalized version of our legal system. This has lead me to start writing my own blog posts about law that I hope will help others.

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