Law

If you rent a house or an apartment, it's very beneficial to know the laws that protect tenants. Hi, my name is Sally Riddell and when I moved into my first apartment, I wanted to make sure that I knew all of the laws concerning the rights of tenants. I researched tenant laws and I also spoke with a family friend who is a lawyer to make sure that I understood my responsibilities and rights as a tenant. Because I knew this information before I started renting my apartment, I felt confident when signing my rental agreement. If you're considering living in a rental home or apartment, I suggest that you read my blog first. If you are already renting, this blog will also help you if you ever have any concerns.

How You Can Recover Debts Owed To Your Company From Another Business

16 February 2016
 Categories: Law, Blog

Running a successful business of any kind entails strict adherence to debt collection, especially when those debts line the back bone of your overall profits. Most of the time, you may have no trouble getting paid for your products or services for other companies. However, when the time comes and another company is not paying up, the time to take steps for getting the money owed to you is at hand. Read More …

Choosing A Criminal Law Attorney: Questions To Help You Decide

29 January 2016
 Categories: Law, Blog

Being charged with a crime is a scary thing, whether you are guilty or not. The justice system can move incredibly quickly, so it is important to seek expert legal representation immediately. Unless you have made a career out of crime, you are most likely only familiar with lawyers who specialize in areas such as family or estate law. If you have been accused of criminal wrongdoing, you will need an attorney that specializes in criminal law. Read More …

Doubt Your Own Memory? You May Be Dealing With Abuse

12 January 2016
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you've been experiencing strange memory lapses or doubting your own memory of events because someone else is telling you that what you thought happened didn't happen, you need to read up on gaslighting. This is a form of abuse that is subtle and sneaky, gradually convincing you that you yourself may be insane or an abuser. This form of abuse is especially difficult to deal with, but once you recognize it's happening, you can stop it. Read More …

Injured At The Hands Of A Medical Specialist? Your Referring Doctor May Also Be Liable

23 December 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

It seems like everybody is a specialist these days. The day of the family doctor who handled everything from ear infections to setting broken bones is long gone. Instead, your primary care physician probably helps you manage any ongoing problems and minor illnesses but turns over anything complicated to a medical specialist of some sort. What happens when the doctor that you know and trust refers you to another doctor who doesn't turn out to be much of an expert? Read More …

3 Ways To Ensure Your Mental Illness Doesn’t Affect A Child Custody Decision

20 November 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

If you're facing a custody battle but worry that your mental illness will be used as an excuse by your ex-partner, it's important that you do everything in your power to show that your illness is under control and that it shouldn't be considered as a part of the custody case. Below are tips on getting through the custody case and getting the decision that you and your child deserve. Read More …