If you are working through a divorce, you could have a number of different legal matters to address. Financial concerns, stress and time constraints often arise. If you have kids and expect to owe child support, you need to go over additional topics. Aside from...
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Why are head injuries sometimes hard to detect?
A serious hit to your head can leave you with more than just physical injuries. In the time following an accident or vehicle crash, you may begin to notice signs of some mental or emotional issues that were not there before. A traumatic brain injury can often be hard...
How dangerous are trench collapses?
Trenches are commonplace on construction sites in Illinois and across the country. After all, when construction crews are building new structures and renovating existing ones, they often need access to subterranean areas. Still, if a trench lacks good construction, it...
Is joint custody a good idea?
Divorce serves as a difficult period in any family's life, including and sometimes especially the children of the divorce. Different custody options can potentially relieve some of the strain and stress that divorce itself causes. For example, joint custody proves...
How to tell your kids you and your spouse are divorcing
If you plan to divorce and have children with your spouse, you will need to make them aware of the upcoming life change. The way you discuss the end of your marriage can impact your kids, so think it through before sharing the news. Here are three tips for breaking...
How do mediation and collaboration differ in divorce?
When going through a divorce, it makes sense to want to minimize the amount of stress you feel and have to deal with. One of the best ways to mitigate stress is by avoiding taking the case to court in the first place. Alternatives to litigation exist for this reason....
How does social media impact your divorce?
During your divorce, you may gravitate towards social media to vent to your friends and loved ones or announce the split in your marriage. Most people share many aspects of their lives on social media and while you may feel like you have good company on your friend's...
How can scaffolding lead to injuries on the job?
With the variety of machines and kinds of work on a construction site, you may encounter some situations that lead to a serious injury. Problems can happen when you work high up on scaffolds, which are platforms that allow workers to reach the sides of buildings....
What are some signs of brain trauma after an accident?
A serious personal injury can leave you struggling to complete daily tasks, like going to work or driving. Although you may not realize it immediately after an accident, there are many ways that brain trauma can manifest. Knowing more about the subtle signs of this...
Four reasons why everyone should have a prenup
Gossip columns about ugly celebrity splits have likely appeared on your news feed. When dealing with the lifestyles of the rich and famous, prenups seem like a no-brainer. Superstar marriages never seem to last, so these millionaires need to protect their wealth. But...