Legal Bugle

Two years ago Lord Justice Jackson produced a report for government outlining changes that could be made in the law to reform the costs involved in making a personal injury compensation claim . This report is now being looked into carefully in order to inform government decisions regarding cost cutting and freeing up court time. One of the key recommendations in the report is to stop solicitors who defended accident and injury victims from receiving “success fees” from the insurance company of the person found to be at fault. Success fees make it possible for solicitors to pursue other riskier cases on a no win no fee basis which might otherwise never be heard. (more…)

Right after your divorce proceedings, I’m pretty sure you have been reciting this line in your head a million times: “I have to know how to end my obligation to pay alimony.” I’m sure this is also a line that you’ve told your lawyer. Judging by the fact that you’re on this page, I’m certain you were told that there’s nothing you can do about it, that you cannot end your obligation to pay for spousal support.  Well, I’m happy to tell you that your lawyer was absolutely wrong. You can end your obligation to pay alimony; you just have to know how to do it properly.

The Only Rule to Follow: Show Cause to Reduce Support
According to the lawyers at Dishon and Block Divorce Attorneys, there’s one great plan that will surely make you succeed in terminating spousal support. All you have to do is file an order to show cause to reduce support, and you’d be good to go.

These are the following circumstances that may work as a valid cause for terminating support:

1. Significant financial changes in the life of the supporting spouse.
   Losing your paycheck as a result of being laid off from your job is a valid cause to end your alimony obligations. One successful case handled by lawyer Aaron Dishon involved a husband ordered to support his ex-wife and child with an amount that’s ludicrously higher than his unemployment benefits. The court ruled in favor of the husband, terminating spousal support and dramatically reducing child support fees as a result.

2. Significant romantic development in the life of the supported spouse.
   Cohabitation with a lover presents strong grounds in the termination of spousal support. For this reason, it’s good to be inquisitive about the romantic involvements of your ex-spouse. One case handled by Aaron Dishon was largely successful because the client’s ex-wife was cohabiting with a man, as the court immediately ordered the termination of support upon learning the information.

3. Lacking efforts in self-sufficiency.
   It’s easy to miss the “Gavron Warning” supposedly issued by the court to supported spouses. This Warning prescribes a period wherein the supported spouse must gain employment in order to be self-sufficient. In the same breath, he or she must also undergo “vocational assessment” that determines his or her capability to find a job.

Make the Best Preparations
While California’s divorce laws are just and unbiased, it’s an entirely a different story when the courts are concerned. Most judges are still gender-biased. This observation was noted by divorce lawyer Aaron Dishon, as most of the rulings against men are heavier compared to rulings made against women. Dishon then advises that in order to counter such bias, supporting husbands must effectively show cause to reduce or altogether terminate spousal support.

To succeed in your goal in terminating alimony obligations, it’s best to be prepared with all the data and evidence that will guarantee your success. It’s also wise to get a lawyer who understands what you want and who is genuinely concerned in helping you achieve the set goals.

Time for a New Beginning
Following this simple strategy, you could now take steps in terminating spousal support. This time, you could finally tell your friends, “I finally know how to end my obligation to pay alimony!” with much excitement and hope. You deserve a new life after your divorce, and being free of alimony, you can finally start fresh with a clean slate.

About the Author: Jason Munroe became an expert on divorce when he began helping a friend do some in-depth research on reducing spousal support in California. Based in Nevada, Jason is a freelance writer who is passionate about topics that interest him. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife and two grown children. This article was written by a guest author. Would you like to, submit a guest blog post?

Colorado DUI Information
It is almost inevitable that an American adult over the age of 21 will find themselves in a situation where they might drink and drive. Ideally, there would always be a designated driver, but sometimes you need to know the process more intimately to understand why calling a cab is the correct answer every time. (more…)

It’s happened to all of us at some time or another: you arrange to be at home at a specific time on the day a delivery is expected, and it just doesn’t happen. There is nothing more frustrating than arranging to take time off work so that you are there when your new bed or oak doors you’re waiting for don’t turn up.

Like most of us you probably feel like shouting and banging, just to relieve your anger, especially when there’s nothing you can do about it. Well, you might like to know that so long as you know your rights, you can complain and get something done about the fact that the delivery company did not stick to its promise. (more…)

Imagine that you’ve just been hurt or disabled.  It seems pretty like a simple matter that you should easily be granted your disability benefits, right?  Wrong.  Every day thousands of people filing a disability insurance claim are unfairly denied the benefits they need and deserve.  

Hiring a disability insurance lawyer is a smart step to make sure you get the benefits you are entitled to in a timely manner.  Getting the legal help you need is the first step to getting the benefits you deserve. A disability insurance lawyer will help you with your case.  They can file the paper work for your disability claim and give you helpful legal advice and answers about the money you are entitled to.  If your case goes to court, they can represent you and prove that you are disabled. (more…)

No matter who you are or what your circumstances, it’s probably safe to say that creating a will isn’t exactly your idea of a good time. As a matter of fact, for many, the idea of creating a will is so morbid that the process gets put off until it’s too late to give it the attention it deserves. A will is one of the most important documents you may establish in a lifetime, and if you don’t have a will, you need to check out these five reasons you should: (more…)

The Stop Online Piracy Act (or SOPA) has many, many opponents; some of them are big names in the tech world, including Alexis Ohanian of Reddit.com, and on January 18^th, they’ll have an opportunity to make their voices heard. (more…)

A lawyer who has passed the bar exam and is practicing law, with specialization in a particular area, is usually considered that type of attorney . For example, an attorney that handles clients with family law issues may be thought of as a divorce attorney. Likewise, an attorney that helps clients with wills and matters of estate may be considered a probate attorney. The type of attorney is defined by what branch of the law for which the attorney specializes.

Attorneys who maintain a private practice may handle all types of matters for their clients. There may be duties involving contract law, trusts and wills, matters involving interpretation of tax laws or even more. If the situation the client needs help with gets beyond the experience of the attorney, a good attorney will refer his client to another attorney who specializes in that area of law. (more…)

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released a recommendation to the United States that a ban be imposed on all use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle.  The federal organization has no power to enact laws, but because they are responsible for investigating and reporting on transportation safety issues, they do have tremendous influence with lawmakers at both the state and federal levels.  And although many states currently have laws prohibiting texting while driving (35 states plus the District of Columbia) and use of cell phones for new drivers (30 states), not to mention laws requiring the use of hands-free devices while driving (9 states), banning all use of cell phones while driving is a pretty controversial stance. (more…)

The holidays are intended to be a time of fun and relaxation after long months of hard work, and parties are something that employees look forward to so they can blow off steam, drink some eggnog, and generally have a good time.  Unfortunately, these sorts of events have a tendency to get out of hand, which can lead to inappropriate behaviors and maybe even lawsuits.  Here are a few tips to help you avoid trouble at the company Christmas party this year: (more…)