Florida Marijuana Laws
Because of its proximity to so many coastlines, it’s no secret that Florida has become a major hub for drug traffickers. This means that all kinds of narcotics make their…
Florida Labor Laws
Florida Labor Law Breaks Regarding breaks for workers who are 18 years of age or older, Florida falls back on federal legislation. Only if it lasts less than 20 minutes…
Florida DUI Laws
Individuals always have the right to refuse a blood, breath, or chemical test upon an arrest. However when a test reveals a blood alcohol content level to be above 0.08…
Florida Divorce Laws
Florida Divorce Residency Requirements In order to be able to apply for a divorce in Florida one of the spouses must apply to the Circuit Court for dissolution of marriage….
Florida Bankruptcy Laws
How to File Bankruptcy in Florida Many people are facing difficult financial times in this rough economy. The residents of the state of Florida are no different. When real estate…
Florida Gun Laws
Gun Laws in Florida The state of Florida does not require that individuals purchasing rifles, handguns, or shotguns acquire permits. Registration of rifles, shotguns, and handguns is also unnecessary. The…
Texas Expungements
Expunctions in Texas “Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime?” That sentence appears on almost every job application. Unless the job is for the federal government,…
Texas Misdemeanors
Misdemeanor Consequences in Texas Misdemeanors are less serious offenses than felonies, yet they nevertheless have serious consequences for those who are convicted. While the maximum sentence for misdemeanors is less…
Texas Marijuana Laws
Marijuana Laws in Texas The state of Texas has rather high marijuana penalties. However, this state does not have legal marijuana usage laws for medical use. This means that under…
Texas Labor Laws
Employment & Labor Laws in Texas Texas is an “at-will employment” state, in which employers have the right to terminate employees without cause or advance notice. This means that unless…
Texas Drunk Driving Laws
Texas DWI Resource Center The term DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is often used interchangeably with DWI (Driving While Intoxicated). In Texas, a DUI is a charge specifically for drunk…
Texas Bankruptcy Laws
How to File Bankruptcy in Texas Texas has two different types of bankruptcy for consumers who cannot find their way out of debt in a maximum of five years. Other…
Texas Divorce Laws
Divorce in Texas 2024 Divorces in Texas must first meet the residency requirements before eligibility is assessed. Residency requirements in Texas state that at least one individual in the marriage…
Texas Gun Laws
Gun Laws in Texas As of September 1, 2021, Texas residents aged 21 and above now have the legal right to openly carry handguns in a holster without a permit,…
Forfeiture Of Car Driven At The Time Of DWI Arrest
Car Seizure & DWI Arrests In New York There has been much publicity about the New York City Police Department’s policy of seizing the cars driven by allegedly drunk drivers….
How Do I Get Someone Out of My House?
How Do I Throw Someone Out of My House? So you have the house guest from hell! They were invited to stay for a short time and then, without your…
Lack of Informed Consent
Lack of Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Being well-informed is an integral part of managing your healthcare. When making decisions about treatments and procedures, it’s important to make sure you…
Rebuild Your Credit: File Bankruptcy
One of the biggest myths about bankruptcy is that it destroys your credit. People believe that if they file bankruptcy they will never again have good credit. But let’s look…
Bankruptcy Can Stop Lawsuits
Your creditors don’t want you to know this, but it’s true. Bankruptcy can stop lawsuits. Unfortunately, most people don’t do anything when a creditor sues them. They don’t even bother…
Bankruptcy and Auto Loans
File Bankruptcy And Stop Hiding From the Repo Man Did you know that filing bankruptcy will automatically take your name off the repo man’s list? That’s right. . .bankruptcy can…
Bankruptcy Can Help With Judgements
If you are behind on your bills, you undoubtedly are being bombarded with phone calls and letters from your creditors and collection agencies. They want their money and they want…
Top 16 Myths About Bankruptcy
You know all those bad things ….you’ve always heard about bankruptcy. Most of it is NOT TRUE…. and we’ll prove it….right here…right now. Here are the Top 16 Myths your…
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy vs Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
While a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy both offer benefits you may only qualify for one type. One chapter will help you save your home if your behind…
Uninsured Motorist in a Auto Accident
In times like this, with economic uncertainty and many Americans out of work, I see more accidents where the negligent party had no insurance coverage. In many states, including Texas,…
25 Essential Reference Books Every Paralegal Should Own
Regardless of which paralegal degree program you choose, you can expect plenty of reading ahead of you. While some books are required reading for many courses, other books are just…
2 Secrets for Mastering the Art of Case Briefing
Learning to brief a case is one of the first things that you learn to do when you’re going to school to become a paralegal. The basic method is often…
3 Free Legal Research Options for Paralegal Students
A paralegal with good research skills is worth their weight in gold. All too often, attorneys hire paralegals and do not realize that the paralegal took at least one course…
Is It Ethical to Get Information on Active Cases from Social Media?
We’ve all done it: used social media to find out what we can about someone for personal reasons. Yet, the paralegal profession is subject to certain ethical rules. Is it…
Job Interview Tips for New Paralegals
Paralegal Strengths and Weaknesses & Other Interview Questions Answered A few years ago, a short-lived reality show emerged, and it centers around one of the world’s scariest occurrences: being interviewed…
5 Things Lawyers Need Paralegals to Do
I work with a lot of lawyers. I’ve also provided virtual paralegal services and worked in a traditional law office. Recently, I sat down (virtually!) with one of my clients,…