How to Increase Your Chances of Having Your Social Security Disability Claim Approved

Having a Social Security disability claim approved can be difficult to do, but it is not impossible. However, to give yourself the best chance, you have to be very careful about how you approach your treatment and condition. You can't just say that you're having trouble and need disability -- the Social Security Administration has specific requirements, and you have to be sure you meet all of them. Follow All of Your Doctor's Recommendations Read More 

So You Think You Don’t Need A DUI Lawyer? Think Again!

No matter where you are in the United States, driving under the influence is a serious offense that comes with grave consequences. Whether you hire an attorney or not is your choice—a choice that could affect the rest of your life. Many states consider DUI charges a criminal offense. You don't need to be told how serious this is. Most criminals would not walk into a courtroom without an attorney. Whether you plan to fight the charges or plead guilty, you should have good legal counsel. Read More 

How Defendants May Use Your Immigration Status Against You

There are many challenges to living as an undocumented person in the United States. One of them is that your immigrant status may have a negative impact on your ability to successfully litigate a personal injury case. In particular, if the defendant learns about your status, here are three ways he or she may try to use it against you. Try to Get the Case Thrown Out The first thing the defendant may attempt to do is claim you don't have the right to sue in court because that right is only reserved for US citizens and legal residents. Read More 

4 Factors That Will Affect Custody During a Divorce

If you are going through a divorce and fighting for the custody of your children, you might be wondering what factors go into determining who will get custody of the children. Here are some aspects of deciding custody you should know. 1. Stable Living Situation One of the first things the court will look at is who is in a stable living situation where the kids can attend their same school and not have to experience too many changes. Read More 

Can You Earn Income While On Social Security?

If you are unable to work at your job because of a medical condition, you may be approved to earn a monthly benefit from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Once you manage to get through the lengthy and complicated application process, you may be surprised to learn that your benefit amount is not enough to replace the salary from your most recent job. Most people have to earn more income to make ends meet, but the SSA places some limits on that amount. Read More