How a divorce is finalized is that your settlement agreement or trial result is entered into a divorce decree, which is called a judgment of divorce. This makes the terms of your settlement or trial result into an order by the court that must be obeyed by both...
Month: January 2020
Disabled loved one on Medicaid? Consider a special needs trust
If you have a loved one with a disability who relies on Medicaid, you may be surprised to hear that your financial support could get them kicked off the program. Acquiring assets can affect their eligibility for Medicaid and other government assistance. If your loved...
Are drivers too reliant on Tesla’s Autopilot feature?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating two recent crashes involving Tesla Model 3 vehicles that may have been on Autopilot when the collisions occurred. If they were, the Autopilot system failed to prevent the crashes. That’s bad...
E-scooter injuries are serious. Are more regulations needed?
A recent study found a dramatic increase in electric scooter injuries and hospital admissions in the past few years. Worse, about a third of those injured suffered head injuries. Clearly, more riders need to be wearing helmets, but most e-scooter companies don’t...
Is it really true that more couples file for divorce in January?
You may have heard the hype. January is “divorce month,” according to some family law attorneys. Sure, it’s cold and the days are short, but is it really a month that ends marriages? Yes and no. There is some evidence that people do file for divorce more often in...
Could a trust help me qualify for Medicaid assistance?
As we move through our lives, our health challenges tend to become more serious. Even if you have saved a substantial amount for retirement, you could easily see those savings eaten away by the cost of health care, especially long-term care. Unfortunately, if you’re...