Legal Talk

In recent years, the traditional nuclear American family that prevailed in the years following World War II – father, mother and children all living together – has undergone a number of societal strains and changes, including the frequency of divorce and an increasing number of single-parent households. Consequently, census figures reveal that today, 1 in 10 American children live with a grandparent, and that statistic includes approximately a quarter...

As the reach of technology has expanded in the digital age and an increasing amount of commerce has gone online, many Americans have decided to leave the 9 to 5 routine and work for themselves as freelancers, also known as independent contractors. It cannot be denied that making the move to freelancing certainly has its perks. By having the freedom to make your own decisions, you can set your pay...

The basic definition of compensatory damages is of the monetary damages awarded a plaintiff in a lawsuit for the loss he or she has suffered because of the actions of the defendant. What many may not realize, however, is that there are two types of compensatory damages: actual damages (sometimes called “special damages”) and general damages. Knowing the differences between the two is essential in understanding how courts compensate...

At its heart, an annuity is simply a type of investment that accumulates funds and then pays them out in an income stream.  Think of it as pouring several gallons of water into a container and then turning on the spigot to let it slowly dribble out.  Annuities are widely used for retirement, long-term care and Medicaid planning. Annuities are also used by unscrupulous agents to scam elders.  Aside from...