The greatest majority of those who apply for Social Security disability benefits will have their initial application denied. Once denied, the applicant must appeal the decision. It often takes a year or more to reach the point where you are invited to plead your case...
During a legal separation, parties remain married rather than ending the marriage as in a divorce. Legal separations are court orders that mandate a couple's duties and rights while they live apart but remain married. They are rare, but they can be beneficial in...
Auto accident settlements occur when involved parties agree on an amount to cover property damage and injuries. The agreement can be reached before trial, or at any time after the trial starts. Settlements are contracts that state the responsible party will pay a set...
Bankruptcy: The very word terrifies many debtors, but many more have found it to be a source of rewarding relief. Even the most initially responsible of borrowers can end up, through unforeseen developments, with debts that become difficult to service, and things will...
Many states are changing drug possession laws. These changes are being made to allow for medical marijuana. However, Indiana has not changed its marijuana laws. In fact, Indiana has some of the strictest marijuana laws in the country. Possession of less than 30 grams...
When a person files personal injury claims, they can often be faced with a myriad of steps they must go through to try and receive compensation. Unfortunately, these claims are not always easy to pursue since the burden of proof is so strong. Not only will a victim...
In Kansas, sexually-based crimes are defined by the age of the victim, if malice was present, or the ability to provide consent. Any victim that is underage cannot provide consent. Individuals who are facing this crime could receive a minimum of twenty years based on...
With a few exceptions, when a person is arrested they are given a bail amount that can be paid to secure their release from jail. They do not have to pay this amount as they can elect to remain in jail until their hearings, but most people will want to be released as...