The collateral consequences of a criminal conviction can last for years and have a detrimental effect on a person’s voting rights; gun rights; immigration status; eligibility for federal assistance programs (e.g.,...
Life is expensive. If you are like most recipients of disability benefits, your budget is tight. You are always on the lookout for ways to make the most of every dollar...
You got probation and can breathe a huge sigh of relief now that you know you aren’t going to jail. But don’t forget, you aren’t free yet. Probation comes with conditions...
The prospect of negotiating a business deal can make even the most confident among us nervous. You want to make the best deal for the company, but you don’t like confrontation,...
Bad things occasionally happen to good contract parties. Let’s assume you’ve done everything right in the negotiation process. You’ve been transparent about risk; honest about your capabilities; and pellucid in setting...
After the incident which caused your injury, the person, persons or company that you claim may be responsible for your injury was contacted by the insurance company. Either the person who...
If you think that the insurance company covering the at fault driver will just pain you for your pain and suffering, think again. At it’s core, an insurance company is a...
WHY BUDGET? You may have yawned (or cringed) when you read the title of this article, but please keep reading. This information is important for anyone who has ever worried about...
Nothing can be more stressful than finding out that the IRS wants to audit your taxes. In recent years the number of IRS audits have been declining. In 2019 only .45%...
It had been two years since we had a family vacation. Everyone needed a break and a change of scenery. Our family had vaccinated months prior and we had weathered the...
This is an unprecedent period of time as the COVID 19 virus continues to affect lives and businesses across our nation. There are many people who count on you every day;...
Penglase & Benson Named a 2021 Law Firm 500 Honoree for Fastest Growing Law Firms in the U.S. – Two Years Running. Over the past 16 years, our team at Penglase...
You have a Will! Congratulations. You are in the minority in the United States. Some surveys show that only 39% of people in the United States have a Will. When we...
After a separation or divorce Child custody schedules specify each parent’s time with their children. Schedules are very detailed and include information about custody during weeknights and weekends, as well as...
