In the past, family courts assumed that mothers were the primary caregivers of minor children and, unless the fathers could prove the mothers were unfit to parent the children, mothers were generally awarded custody when the parents divorced. Over the past few...
Healthcare institutions; hospitals, clinics, medical supply companies, labs, etc. are strictly regulated. Responsible parties often find it helpful to consult with a healthcare law attorney in Chicago to ensure compliance with all pertinent regulations. Transactional...
If you are disabled, either mentally or physically, you can fall back on Social Security for help. Although Social Security disability benefits are available, the sad reality is that two-thirds of those that apply are denied benefits, even though they have...
Some individuals who are hurt on the job are afraid to file for workers compensation benefits. They're concerned that they'll be fired if they do so. Federal law prohibits employers from terminating workers out of retaliation for filing for these benefits. However,...
It is not uncommon for people going through a divorce to assume specific events will occur as the result of the divorce. In Florida, one of those assumptions may be that a spouse will be granted divorce alimony through the court, which is often also known as...