Creating a brand-new company takes a lot of legwork and legal work. If you want to make sure that the company will be viable in the long run, there are some things that you must pay attention to in the beginning. Paying attention to the paperwork and legal needs during the beginning of your business, you will save your self a lot of headaches later on. When setting up your company, here are three items to run by your business attorney before submitting your final business paperwork.

When couples decide to divorce, money often becomes an issue. In some cases, one or more in the couple may find that they have to file for bankruptcy so that any money issues can be handled. However, the question often becomes whether or not it is wise to file for both bankruptcy and divorce simultaneously. There are many things to consider before taking any measures during a time of divorce. There is no one true answer for every situation.

Restitution is a court-ordered payment, made by the person or persons who committed the crime, to the victim. It's designed to compensate a victim for his or her losses, and may even be a condition of your parole or probation. If you've been ordered to pay restitution, these are some things that you should know. 1. You may be responsible for the entire debt, even if you didn't do the crime alone.

If you've been injured in a fall, you probably don't want to sue the person responsible for your injury. However, someone has to pay for the medical bills that are accumulating as you heal from your injury. What's more: you may not be earning as much as you did before you fell. It's only right to ask the parties responsible for your getting hurt to compensate you for these expenses. While many personal injury lawsuits are settled before they get to the courtroom, it's still important to know how to act should your case come to trial.

A false accusation of child abuse can take you to jail, cost you a lot of money and ruin your career and good name – if you don't know how to deal with it. This is a serious charge, and the sooner you face up to the fact, the better. Here are four things you should know from the beginning: You Need a Lawyer, Fast The first thing to know is that you need a good lawyer, and you need him or her fast.

If you've consulted with a personal injury lawyer, you know that the majority of personal injury cases never see the inside of a courtroom. What about those that do? What was different about that case that resulted in a trial, and is yours likely to be headed in that direction? Read on to learn about situations that may warrant a trial. Situation #1: The Defendant's Insurance Company Refuses to Pay Up

Riding a bicycle on the road can be great exercise and a wonderful way to reduce your carbon footprint, but it is also potentially dangerous. If you often ride your bike through city streets, you risk getting hit by a car. Even if you don't have serious injuries, getting into a collision with a vehicle might earn you the right to sue them for damages. Here is what you should know about this type of accident.

An arrest on drug charges is a serious thing. Since President Nixon began a war on drugs in 1971, those convicted of these crimes face the possibility of serious jail time. The problem is that in any war there are unfortunate casualties. There are instances when charges may be unfair, incorrect or unfitting. Here are three examples of how drug charges can be wrong, depending of the facts: Not in My Possession "