If you’ve been injured in an accident with a negligent driver or something similar, you know you need an experienced personal injury attorney -- but it isn’t easy to pick the right one. You see plenty of ads for big-name firms, and your choices can be somewhat...
Month: April 2020
Motivations for a collaborative divorce
Lawyers are trained to solve problems while finding solutions that meet the best interests of their clients. However, an attorney experienced in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) also looks for opportunities for healing and growth along the way. While many...
Tips for a successful summer child custody arrangement
When you divorced, you and your ex decided it was best if the children lived with you throughout the school year and spent a few months in the summer in your co-parent’s home. It made sense at the time, given both of your work schedules, the great school the kids...
Mediation: The right answer for many divorcing couples
It’s a common misconception that litigation is the only way to dissolve a marriage. Most divorcing couples find that mediation is the best approach, as it allows them to maintain control over the process while avoiding the tension that’s typically associated with a...
What do to if you get hit by a drunk driver in Williamson County
Have you ever talked to a drunk driver? They probably said something like, “I'm not drunk; I have just had a couple of beers.” What does and does not constitute drunk is a subjective matter. One person is dancing on the table after two beers, whereas another is just...
What should you do after a hit-and-run crash?
A hit-and-run collision is one of the most offensive types of collisions. Why? The driver who harmed you had no qualms about leaving the scene without checking the damage they caused. They may not even have slowed down or stopped at all. These crashes can happen for...
The danger of drivers who aren’t looking for motorcycles
One of the most common things for people in enclosed passenger vehicles to state after they cause a crash with someone on a motorcycle is that they simply didn't see the motorcycle in traffic. While this may at first seem ridiculous, research into human psychology and...
The real reason the divorce rate has fallen
The old adage about 50% of marriages eventually ending up in divorce isn’t right. It’s actually about 39%, according to many statisticians, and it’s been trending downward for a while. The spike was due in part to the easing of divorce laws and social stigmas, but...