After The Courtroom Settlement: Do You Need To Pay Taxes On Your Compensations?

Posted on: 14 November 2014

It's great news when you receive a settlement from a judge in your personal injury case, as you've likely been through a long process to get to that point. After the stress of the courtroom proceedings ends, many individuals start to ask themselves new questions regarding the money won in the settlement that they hadn't considered before: "Is the settlement money I've been awarded taxable?" "If awarded punitive damages, should I be paying taxes on that sum?
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Considerations To Make When Selecting Care For A Special Needs Child

Posted on: 13 November 2014

If you have an adult child with special needs, your estate planning takes on a whole new meaning. In addition to determining what happens with your estate when you die, but you also have to plan for the care of your child. One major part of that is deciding whether or not to setup a guardianship for your child or exercise another option for his or her care.  Guardianship A popular choice for parents of special needs children is to select a caretaker and name him or her the guardian.
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Preparing For Your Child Custody Hearing And Recovering Lost Visitation Rights

Posted on: 13 November 2014

If you're struggling to regain visitation rights that were lost during or following your divorce proceedings, there are certain steps you need to take to improve your chances during a custody hearing. Documented proof, a presentable appearance, and sticking to the facts are a good start, but in most cases you'll need more. If you're hoping to change an existing custody agreement, you need to know what to bring, how to prepare, and just what kind of effort you'll need to expend to make it possible.
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Five Things You Need To Know About Choosing Expert Witnesses For A Personal Injury Case

Posted on: 13 November 2014

If you are trying to get compensation for an injury caused by another party's negligence, you may need an expert witness to speak at your trial. An expert witness helps you to get the compensation you deserve by showing the court how serious your injuries are and explaining how long your recovery will take. However, not every expert witness is the same. Here are five points to keep in mind to ensure that you get the most effective expert witness for your case:
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