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What is a Land Survey: Property Surveys Explained

How Do Land Surveys Work? Are you interested in getting your property surveyed? When you are buying or selling a home, you might be advised to have a land survey carried out. But what is it, and why is the survey of property necessary? Upon entering a real estate transaction, the most common form of a property survey is a mortgage plot plan. When getting mortgage financing, one of the lender requirements you're using will have is to get the property surveyed. The…

Flag desecration: is it OK to wear clothes decorated with an old flag?

I have a pair of bell bottoms that I found at a thrift store with flares made from an old American flag. Is it considered flag desecration to wear them? 

Why Do Women Initiate Divorce More Than Men?

According to a 2015 study, women initiate 69% of all divorces; for college-educated women, the rate jumps to 90%. So why do women initiate divorce than men?

6 Things Hairstylists Really Wish You Knew

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

Answer These 13 Questions to Create Your Business Development Plan

Critical questions to ask yourself to keep your business development New Year’s resolutions.

How Much Does a Divorce Lawyer Cost?

When shopping for a divorce lawyer, most people will want to know how much it’s going to cost. Like any other legal matter, the answer will depend on numerous factors. Regardless of the answer, it’ll likely be more than you...

Dear Atty., Can I Bury My Head In Sand At Work?

An employee's behavior on a business trip makes this manager want to bury his head in the sand. What legal advice does Dear Atty. have to offer?

Six Things You Should Bring to Your Initial Consultation with a Family Lawyer

Making the decision to consult a Family Law attorney regarding Divorce, Child Custody and/or Child Support can be both emotional and intricate. Planning for your initial consultation should be neither of those things. If you review the following article, you will arrive to your initial consultation properly prepared

3 Things a Good Divorce Lawyer Will Do for You |

To have a working relationship with your lawyer, you must know what to expect from them. Here’s what a good divorce lawyer should do for you.

Need to hire a divorce lawyer? Ask yourself these questions

If you need to hire a divorce lawyer, it’s a certainty that you will not be short on options for quality representation. This is both good and bad news, right? The good news is that

Is There Such a Thing as an Affordable Lawyer?

For many Americans, legal services are out of reach. But that's beginning to change.

Don’t Go It Alone: Why You Should Always Hire a Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

Sponsored content from Thomas J. Henry LawPublishedPhoto: Gettyimages1 / 1Back to GalleryProbably no other profession is the brunt of more jokes than lawyers. However, nobody is laughing when they face a legal dilemma. It is smart to retain legal representation to resolve such situations. While a lawyer might not always be a necessity, they are an affordable option in comparison to the alternative, and they offer their services at a lower cost than what many people may realize…

Serious Injuries From a Fall? Hire an Injury Lawyer.

A personal injury term that is sometimes heard more often during the winter months is called, “slip, trip, or fall.” However, injuries resulting from a slip, trip or fall are not limited to weather-related hazards such as slippery sidewalks, slick floors, and ice-covered steps. Sometimes, torn carpet, inadequate lighting, lack of railing, change in floor level,...read more

My Ex Appealed: Should I Hire An Appellate Attorney?

Appeals from divorce cases, or post-decree custody matters, constitute a large number of cases taken to the Indiana Court of Appeals. By the time a divorce

Do You Need a Divorce Lawyer?

Need a divorce lawyer? Perhaps, but you can save money on routine divorce documents that don't require attorney expertise using a legal document assistant.

Ask Jennifer: Finding an Attorney

Jennifer Lane of Compass Planning answers your financial questions.