Aug 16, 2021 | Litigation
Every legal case imposes a “burden of proof” on the person seeking relief. The normal burden of proof in a civil case is a “preponderance of the evidence”, which asks, “Is the evidence sufficient to show it is more likely than not that the person is entitled to the...
Aug 13, 2021 | Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning
More than ever, it is becoming increasingly hard for families to pay for the medical treatment necessary to enable elderly parents to stay in their homes. When all else fails and a parent needs 24/7 skilled nursing care that the family cannot provide, the...
Aug 6, 2021 | Divorce And Separation, Family & Domestic Law
When married persons divorce, a judge sometimes orders that one spouse pay the other spouse financial support, called “alimony” or “spousal support.” You can get alimony if you and your spouse agree, or if a judge finds that an award of alimony is “reasonable from...