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How Birth Injuries Cause Cerebral Palsy

Bringing home your baby should be among the most wonderful occasions in your life. Unfortunately, not every baby is born in good health. It’s heartbreaking enough when your newborn arrives with a serious health condition; how do you cope when a negligent act causes that…

By Samantha Peters

/ 9 Nov 2023

Can a Prenuptial Agreement be Overturned in Florida?

Prenuptial agreements might be recommended for anybody contemplating a marriage in Florida. They can even spell out the terms of a future divorce and avoid the burden and expense of litigation. You’ll want an experienced Florida prenuptial agreement lawyer to draft your agreement though. Florida…

By Robert Sparks

/ 17 Oct 2023

Can a Prenuptial Agreement be Overturned in Florida?

Understanding Collaborative Divorce in Florida

Collaborative divorce is a purely voluntary dispute resolution process that both parties to a dissolution of marriage proceeding can participate in. The parties either agree to collaborative divorce, or they don’t, the divorce proceeding is heard by a judge. If they do agree to collaborative…

By Robert Sparks

/ 17 Oct 2023

Understanding Collaborative Divorce in Florida

How is Alimony Awarded in Florida?

People might not realize it, but in the State of Florida, a husband can petition for and be awarded alimony after a court assesses the need for the relief along with the ability to pay of the other spouse. There is no magic formula for…

By Robert Sparks

/ 17 Oct 2023

Uncovering the Link Between Medications and Birth Injuries

While fairly rare, there are still about 6 to 8 birth injuries for every 1,000 births. Some birth injuries are unavoidable; not all complications can be prevented. Childbirth is a complicated process, and doctors and medical teams must make split-second decisions throughout labor and delivery.…

By Samantha Peters

/ 5 Oct 2023

Uncovering the Link Between Medications and Birth Injuries

Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Settlement Claims Portal Opens

It is no longer a secret that thousands of boys have suffered sexual abuse during their time spent within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), an organization congressionally chartered in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 29 Aug 2023

Boy Scouts of America branch in Redlands, California.

What Types of Birth Injuries Affect Mothers?

Childbirth causes severe health complications for thousands of women every year. Many mothers have positive experiences giving birth, but the ramifications can last a lifetime for those who don’t.

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 24 Aug 2023

What Types of Birth Injuries Affect Mothers?

Could One D.C. Birth Injury Claim Lead to More?

Each year, medical errors in the U.S. combine to account for an estimated 251,000 deaths, and they’re the third leading cause of death.

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 24 Jul 2023

Could One D.C. Birth Injury Claim Lead to More?

Child Custody and Support in Florida – How It Works

Many, if not most states, use “child custody” to refer to the physical care and control and decision-making authority of a parent over a child. When parents either divorce, separate, or are unmarried and don’t live together, courts will generally determine who has physical and…

By Robert Sparks

/ 23 Jun 2023

Child Custody and Support in Florida – How It Works

Special Considerations for Senior Divorce in Florida

Florida has long held a reputation as a destination for retirees. Based on 2020 Census figures, Florida trailed only Maine in the percentage of the population reaching at least 65 years or older. In Hillsborough County, Florida, which includes Tampa, one out of every five…

By Robert Sparks

/ 23 Jun 2023

Special Considerations for Senior Divorce in Florida

How To Stay Safe At Your Favorite Theme Park This Summer

Theme parks are a great way to blow off steam with friends and family during the summertime. With around 400 million people visiting them each year, theme parks are popular

By J.R. Carroll

/ 14 Jun 2023

People riding a roller coaster silhouetted against a sunset sky.

Illinois Catholic Church Sex Abuse Investigative Report Released

A recent report released by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office found that child sex abuse claims against Catholic clergy members amounted to more than 1,900 survivors in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 8 Jun 2023

Exterior view of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria, Illinois.