In a difficult custody dispute, with the parents on opposing sides in the controversy, both adults are likely to be represented by their divorce lawyers. You might assume that in such cases the only attorneys necessary are for the two parents who are fighting for custody. However, children actually sometimes need their own lawyers in those situations. That’s where a Guardian Ad Litem comes in. What is a Guardian Ad Litem? A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a court-appointed lawyer…
April Fool’s day, as you may well know, is an annual celebration that is filled with fun and excitement. Around this time of the year, pranksters beguile their innocent victims with seemingly harmless invitations and jokes. The history of All Fool’s Day, as it was previously called, is still unclear. One version of the story says that it all began in France in the late sixteenth century when Gregorian calendar was declared official. Many people believe that this type of…
Criminal defense lawyers are a rare breed of professionals who are high in demand and need to be carefully selected from a hoard of others. To be a successful criminal defense lawyer you need to be knowledgeable, along with several other traits that will make you more approachable as well as more professional. The fundamental trait of a successful criminal defense lawyer is that he should familiarize himself with the specifics of the client’s case and life. This involves extensive…
Criminal trials are a part of everyone’s everyday life, as we hear about them on TV and read about them in the news. People are keen to know what arguments were used and what defenses were brought by the lawyers to prove the accused’s innocence. But when it comes to a crisis of that magnitude in our personal lives, we need to know more than just what is shown on TV. We need to know what qualities to look for…
In this day and age, legal advertisements are everywhere – on TV, online, and plastered onto the sides of buses and Trax trains. Furthermore, if you have been charged with a crime, you have likely received solicitations by mail from lawyers seeking to be hired. With so many choices, finding the right lawyer for your case can be overwhelming. With the possibility of severe penalties such as jail time, this is a decision not to be made lightly. So where…