2015

Can You Get aFaster Hearing for Your Social Security Disability Appeal?

After a denial for Social Security disability benefits, you have the right to ask for a hearing in front of an administrative law judge. Unfortunately, the wait time until the hearing occurs can extend beyond a few months. There are some ways in which you can bypass this wait and receive the benefits you need.  What Is the Average Wait Time? There are several factors that influence how long your wait is until a judge hears your case.

Moving Out Of State? Ask Your Attorney What The Full Faith And Credit Clause Means To You

The Full Faith and Credit Clause may sound like some Constitutional mumbo-jumbo you learned in your grade school history or government class, but it actually has a significant effect on your case. Basically, the Full Faith and Credit Clause, found in Article IV, Section 1 of our Constitution, requires that judicial proceedings, public records, and final judgments rendered in one state be honored in all other states.  What does this mean for you?

The Best Steps To Take In Order To Plea Down A DUI Charge

If you have been charged with a DUI, you may be able to reduce your charges through a plea bargain. This isn't always an easy route and can involve a fair amount of strategy. Here are three steps to take to possibly plea down your DUI to a lesser charge. 1. Don't Admit to Anything When it comes to DUI charges, you should never admit to wrongdoing or guilt. Anything that you might disclose to the prosecution can give them ammunition to uphold a DUI charge.

2 Proven Success Strategies For Obtaining SSDI Payments On Your First Application

In an ideal world, if you become disabled, then you should be quickly awarded the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits that you are entitled to receive. Sadly, the current system can take a long time to review your case, and rejections for borderline issues are all too common.  In order to increase your chances of being awarded the SSDI payments that you deserve, there are two proven strategies that you can use:

What You Need To Do Following A Seperation With Former Spouse

A divorce can be a messy complicated time, especially if you have children involved when you separate. Here is a quick checklist of things you should do prior to filing for divorce to ensure you protect yourself. Separate Yourself Financially A common mistake that most recently separated couples make is to leave their bank accounts joined together. If you share a joint account or credit cards make sure to close out the accounts, before your former spouse has a chance to charge things to the card without you knowledge.