Categories : Taxation
Tax Extensions: Can I Delay My Payment?
The term “tax extension” can be misleading, because it causes some folks to believe they can delay paying their taxes. This is not true.
Categories : Family Law
Domestic Violence: Pressing Charges on the Behalf of a Victim
If you know that someone is a victim of domestic violence, but he or she has not reported it to the police or a family law attorney (or doesn’t want to do it), then you have the option of pressing charges on behalf of the victim or consulting family law resources with the community.
Categories : Lawyer Referral Service
The Most Valuable Legal Resource for Consumers
It’s not difficult for consumers to find legal resources these days, especially with a variety of online attorney directories and legal advice forums. And while it’s good to have options, what some consumers may not realize is that lawyers usually pay for listings in directories and the “advice” may not be applicable to their legal situation. It’s hardly the unbiased and objective venue that consumers expect – and deserve – from the legal community.
Categories : Mock Trial Competition
Recap: 2015 San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 35 years since the Mock Trial program was introduced in California. This year’s event – with participation from more than 450 students and 25 high schools – just goes to show that the instinct to establish the program was, and still continues to be, extremely in tune with the educational and legal systems.
Categories : Taxation
Do I have to pay taxes if I inherit an IRA?
Inheriting an individual retirement account (IRA) can be a great monetary blessing for the recipient, but it can also raise many questions as to the rights and obligations associated with the transfer of money.
Categories : Real Estate
Do I need a real estate lawyer when I sell my home?
Selling your home is one of the largest transactions you will make in your lifetime, so it makes sense that you would want the experience to go as smoothly as possible. While there are a few individuals who are typically involved in this process – real estate agent, escrow company, and mortgage broker – one of the most common questions that sellers ask is, “Do I need to hire a real estate attorney in order to sell my home in California?”
Categories : Employment Law
What is OSHA?
U.S. Employment Laws Include OSHA Workplace Regulations
Categories : Family Law
My partner wants a prenuptial agreement. What options do we have?
The LRIS Explains this Sensitive Area of Family Law
Categories : Criminal Law
How can defendants appeal a ruling in a criminal case?
When you are the defendant in a criminal case (you are charged with a crime) and your case goes to trial, the experience can be exhausting both mentally and emotionally. However, if you think the court made a mistake in their ruling, then you likely will want to appeal the ruling in your criminal case – no matter what the costs.