There are many different areas of law, but these are divided between criminal and civil cases. Criminal cases involve breaking the law with a prosecutor and a defendant. There are penalties that include jail, probation, fines or a criminal record. Civil litigation...
One of the most critical decisions when drafting a will and estate plan is picking the estate administrator, also known as the executor or executrix. This role oversees the probate process and administers the decedent's estate, ensuring their wishes are carried out...
No state regulations explicitly prohibit single LGBTQ individuals from petitioning to adopt. Nonetheless, the adoption process for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents differs. There are always hurdles (some expected and others unexpected) during an...
Appellate Courts handle cases differently than the proceedings in a lower court. We have outlined the process in another helpful blog, but there are some other questions people often ask when they contemplate filing an appeal. Typical questions we hear include: Do we...
