Applying for Jobs with a Criminal Record: Know Your Rights
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When You Have Assets: Marrying Your Loved One And Asking For A Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements are contracts created between two parties who want to get married, outlining what would happen to assets that enter the marriage if the marriage dissolves. While this may seem a bit crass when you are getting married, if you have many assets you are bringing to the marriage, it is worth considering. Once you begin mingling your assets, ownership can become vague. If you have property, bank accounts, and other assets you want to protect in the event of a divorce, it's time to sit down with an attorney and discuss what you can do about a prenup agreement.
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Learn How A Worker's Compensation Attorney Can Help You Determine If You Qualify For A Claim
If you have been injured at work and are not able to work currently, you may qualify for worker's compensation. Worker's compensation is pay that you would receive during your recovery period. Not everyone who is hurt on the job qualifies for worker's compensation though. In order to find out if you qualify for this form of compensation, you should meet with a worker's compensation attorney, such as Jack W Hanemann, P.
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Getting An Education: When You Need Help Advocating For A Child With Special Needs
Every child in the United States is entitled to a quality education. This means that if your child is struggling in a traditional classroom, they are entitled to receive accommodations to meet their educational needs. When your child is not learning in the classroom, if they are constantly needing redirection, an evaluation needs to be conducted. The problem is, the resources available to do evaluations on students can run scarce. Students who are on the margins of success may be pushed along to the next grade, and services provided only for the most needy.
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Need Legal Help for Free? What to Know About Social Security Disability & Attorney's Fees
Most all of us have seen the advertisements on television and on billboards that promise you can get an attorney to help you get your Social Security benefits approved for free. You may have wondered how that is possible, especially if you now find yourself in need of that type of legal help. If you have had your claim denied by the Social Security Administration and need some legal help, read on to learn about getting that help and how this arrangement works.
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Two Reasons Why You Must Have An Attorney When Going Through A Divorce
For some people, going through a divorce is one of the most difficult times of their lives. Dissolving a union that may have once held so much promise is not an easy thing to do, and emotions can run at full speed. If you're currently divorcing, you may think that you can handle the process without the expertise of an attorney. However, this could be a major mistake because there are so many factors at play.
I'll be up front: I have a criminal record. As someone who's spent lots--and lots--of time looking for a job in my life, I've gotten used to being up front with this fact. It's difficult to get hired with this on my record, and frankly, it never gets less scary to have to tell an interviewer about it. But that doesn't mean I'm unemployable. I'm a hard worker who can bring a lot to any company. And I also know what an employer needs to do for me. I know my rights. There's no federal law protecting me from discrimination due to my record, but there are plenty of state laws that make it a little easier for me. If you're looking for a job and you have a criminal record, read through this information. Protect yourself during a job search. Know your rights.