Divorce rarely brings out the best qualities in the people involved, and sometimes it brings out the absolute worst. Disagreements over who gets what money and assets are some of the most common arguments between divorcing couples, and some spouses will go to great lengths to avoid sharing with a soon-to-be-ex partner. Protecting yourself during a divorce means being on the lookout for shady tricks that your spouse might be using during your divorce to prevent you from receiving your fair share of the joint assets.
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Even though more states have legalized the use of medical marijuana, it is still considered to be an illegal substance by the federal government. Unfortunately, the federal restriction could have an impact on whether employees can receive workers' compensation benefits if they are injured on the job and test positive for marijuana use. If you were involved in an accident and use medical marijuana, here is what you need to know.
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Victims of medical malpractice often find that their quality of life has significantly declined due to their doctor's negligence. Fortunately, there are ways that you can hedge your bets against this happening to you -- following are three of them.
Do Your Research
Doing your own research on your medical condition will help demystify the experience for you as well as help you have better communication with your health care professional.
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If you are currently considering divorcing from your partner, it is vital for you to have an awareness of what to expect from the experience of filing for divorce. This may require you to unlearn some myths that you may have absorbed over the years about the law and process of divorce.
Myth: You Will Automatically Receive Half Of The Assets From The Marriage
The division of the assets from a marriage is often one of the most contentious parts of this process.
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Usually, people who plan ahead and want to split their assets among or between beneficiaries do so with a last will and testament. From time to time, things like the death of a spouse or adult child cause people to rewrite their wills. New wills can be drawn up on death beds and signed, often causing problems with the execution of an original will. If you are a beneficiary of your parents' will and you know that the will that the probate lawyer has is not the last will and testament, here is what you will need to do.
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