In the last two to three decades, fathers have gained more rights in the way of child custody than ever before. While it is recognized both by the courts and by psychologists that fathers should be present in the lives of the children they have sired, there are other things the courts take into consideration as well. So, as a father, how do you navigate this? If you are the one paying child support to your ex-spouse, can you still see your children?

If a family member has recently passed away without a valid will in place, and you believe that you will be receiving something from the estate, it is important to know that a probate attorney will usually need to intercede in order to make sure that the dissolution of the money or property is properly administered in compliance with the laws of the state. Although the laws that will impact how and when items of value and money belonging to the deceased will be given to the recipients, there are several aspects of probate law that tend to be the same from one state to the next.

Did you find a home that seems like a nice investment to make? If you want to purchase the house without running into any financial surprises after the sale has been made, a real estate lawyer can walk you through the process. He or she has the knowledge that is needed to help you make wise decisions during the buying process. Below, you will learn about the services that will be provided if you hire a real estate lawyer.

If you're a resident of the Beaver State and have recently been injured in an accident, you may be reviewing your available legal options. While a personal injury or other civil tort claim may be the best recourse if you're dissatisfied with the settlement offer made by the responsible party's insurance company, when you're suing the state, your options can be a bit different – especially after a recent Oregon Supreme Court decision upholding the statutory cap on damages that can be assessed against state agencies.

When it comes to child custody cases, you and your spouse will have to reach two basic agreements. Those are 1) how the legal custody of your children will be shared, and 2) how the physical custody of your children will be shared. Legal custody pertains to how decisions such as medical, educational, and even religious issues are reached. Physical custody pertains to how much time children spend with each of their parents.

Divorce is a complicated process that you shouldn't approach without thorough preparation. Here are some things you shouldn't do before filing a divorce petition: Confirm That You Want a Divorce  The first thing is to analyze your situation and confirm that you really want a divorce. Threatening your spouse with divorce isn't a good idea; don't bring it up if you don't mean it. For one, it creates unnecessary conflict with your spouse.

Workers compensation laws are in place to ensure that you are reimbursed for lost wages and medical expenses if you suffer an on-the-job injury. Yet, the insurance companies responsible for paying out your compensation will often look for any reason to deny your claim. The following tips can help you avoid issues with your claim so the insurance company will have to pay. Tip #1: Report the injury correctly Make a point of reporting any injury, no matter how slight, to your immediate supervisor.

If you are contemplating divorcing your spouse, you are probably worried about the process and the money. It is a well-known fact that divorces can be expensive and that, if you aren't careful, you could be in a far worse financial position after the divorce than you were when you were married. This is why you need to take some steps to protect yourself financially before you divorce. Here are some tips.

As the owner or manager of an office, you may think that you have little to worry about when it comes to workplace injuries and worker's compensation. However, even though most of the work in an office setting is completed by employees who are sitting in a chair or standing at a desk, there is always the potential for workplace injuries to occur. An office may not be considered a high-risk atmosphere for workplace injuries, but there are definitely things you can do to help make your office more safe for all of your employees and keep accident numbers low.

If you've recently had a health scare or other life event that has prompted you to finally put a will into writing, you may be wondering how your estate will be divided among your heirs -- especially if you're like many Americans and have a sizable portion of your net worth tied up in your primary residence. Splitting up a single home among multiple heirs can be a challenge, and as the old adage says, there is more than one way to skin a cat.