2015

Two Ways To Minimize The Impact Technology Has On Your Divorce Case

It's no secret that social media, email, and other types of technology can have a significant impact on relationships. According to one study, people who used Facebook more than once an hour were more likely to get into disputes with their significant others that could lead to them breaking up. Technology can also have a major impact on a divorce, resulting in the loss of assets and child custody. Here are two tips for reducing the impact technology has on your impending separation from your spouse.

When A Child Is Fatally Injured On A Childcare Provider's Playground

Parents expect childcare providers to supervise and nourish their children. Some parents are faced with an opposite experience. It's estimated that more than 200,000 children get injured on playgrounds each year, with a percentage of these injuries resulting in death. When the death of an innocent child can be attributed to the negligent behavior on the part of the childcare provider, justice must be served.   Examples of Negligence In the simplest of terms, negligence is best described as a person, business or other entity's failure to do something the correct way.

Four Steps To Keep A DUI From Ruining Your Life

Every day in America, an estimated 4,000 people are arrested for driving under the influence. It's a staggering number, but for those who become part of the statistics, a DUI incident can be a deeply personal and life-shattering event. As you navigate your way through courts, fines, and new restrictions on your daily life, follow these four steps to ensure that you emerge from the experience on your feet and ready to begin anew.

Blood Clot Filters: They're Not As Great As You May Think

If you or a loved one was suffering from the risk of acute deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, you may have had an inferior vena cava filter inserted in order to prevent a blood clot from forming. This is because if a blood clot did occur, then it would reduce and potentially completely block blood flow to your lungs. Therefore, this blood clot filter could have saved your life or you loved one's life.

Divorce Issues That Can Affect Older Couples

When two people decide to end a marriage, it is a very difficult process, but it can be especially troublesome if you are an older couple. Ending a marriage after a long period of time has special considerations, some of which a young couple will not have to deal with. Here are some of those issues that older spouses must figure out. Income From Social Security You may not be working a job anymore, but you or your spouse are at the age to receive social security benefits.