Summer brings warmth, longer days, and for many children, a break from school. For divorced or separated parents, however, it can also bring added challenges to co-parenting arrangements. Here are some essential tips for making co-parenting during the summer months...
When can you hold a hospital liable for your injuries?
Being injured while in the care of a healthcare provider is worrying. This makes medical malpractice one of the most sensitive personal injury cases. While the physician in question may have been negligent, in some instances, you may hold the hospital liable for your...
A head-on collision can cause these 4 injuries
One of the deadliest types of car accidents is a head-on collision. This type of accident happens when the front ends of two vehicles come into contact. Unfortunately, a head-on collision can result in catastrophic injuries or death. This is because both cars often...
Can your employer prohibit you from speaking another language?
Under both federal and state law, employers are prohibited from discriminating against people based on their national origin. This prohibition includes not just discrimination against anyone born outside the U.S. According to the Department of Labor (DOL), national...
How money can lead to a divorce
Divorce is one of the most challenging life situations for most people. Several factors can lead to it, and money is one of them. Money is a sensitive topic in different institutions, including marriage -- and it can play a direct or indirect part in whether a...
What do you need to know about workplace retaliation?
Retaliation in the workplace occurs when an employer or manager takes adverse action against an employee because the employee engaged in a legally protected activity. Legal protections apply to these situations because employees should be free to participate freely in...
Why does discrimination in the workplace exist?
Discrimination in the workplace can affect someone's career significantly, as it creates a hostile work environment. The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines employment discrimination as unfair treatment towards someone because of their race,...
What the recent Supreme Court ruling means for overtime pay
There is just enough nuance in overtime law for workers to find the rules confusing. Typically, hourly workers have a right to overtime wages, but those paid on a salary basis often do not receive overtime pay. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, as those...
Is someone to blame for a crash because they texted while driving?
Determining fault for a car accident is important because the at-fault party generally incurs financial responsibility for what occurred. Proving that someone was at fault for a crash can give those who have been left with injuries and/or severely damaged vehicles the...
What if your spouse is hiding marital assets?
In an Indiana divorce, both parties are legally required to disclose what they own and owe. This is intended to ensure that marital property is divided equitably per Indiana marital property laws. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for some couples to withhold marital...