Are Paid Housing Expenses Considered When Determining Child Support Requirements?
Posted on September 2nd, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Correctly calculating child support is one of the largest issues in many divorces. Like many other states, Florida attempts to make child support determinations systematic and transparent through the use of a standardized worksheet. However, it is still up to the trial court to correctly interpret this worksheet, and this process sometimes results in errors. Consulting […]
The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make After a Car Accident
Posted on September 2nd, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Most of us prepare for the possibility of a car accident. We purchase insurance, make sure our car has certain safety features, and use caution when we drive. But as an auto accident lawyer Memphis TN has trusted for decades, I know most of us don’t prepare for what to do AFTER an accident. Many […]
Do’s And Don’ts For Pedestrians Who Are Injured In A Motor Vehicle Accident
Posted on September 2nd, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in the United States today. According to the Center For Disease Control or CDC, most pedestrians are hit by vehicles in urban areas at night. While some pedestrian accidents are not serious, others leave accident victims with injuries that will affect them for the rest of their life. The […]
Can I Sue the City for My Bus Accident Injury?
Posted on August 31st, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
If you’re injured in an accident involving a municipal owned and operated bus, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against the municipality. However, claims involving government agencies are handled somewhat differently than ordinary auto accidents. Some of those differences can be pivotal in whether or not a claimant is successful at […]
What is spousal support? | Oddo & Babat Law
Posted on August 15th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
In domestic relations and family law, spousal support is money or other assets that a court has ordered one former spouse to pay to his or her former partner. As will be discussed below, awarding spousal support can be a very complex matter and calls upon the court to exercise both compassion and fairness when […]
Your Legal Options When Your Child Is Injured in a Public Pool
Posted on August 12th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Going to the swimming pool is one of the best parts of summer for many children. Unfortunately, it only takes one accident to see your child seriously injured or potentially dying either due to drowning or some other injury. Swimming pool injuries are quite common, and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that approximately […]
Things You Do To Cyclists You Had No Idea Are Illegal
Posted on July 31st, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
You may be surprised to learn that the first ever traffic accident took place in 1896, on the streets of New York, when a car crashed into a bicycle. Back then, bicycles were fewer in number, and only a handful of people owned cars, so there was a small probability of the two being in […]
Legal Options for Collecting Child Support Payments
Posted on July 3rd, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
A divorce becomes even more stressful when there are children involved. You have to think about child support issues and how long it will take you to receive payments. The more complicated the child custody battle, the longer it may take to collect payments. How Do Child Support Payments Help the Child? Taking care of […]
When Do I Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Posted on June 23rd, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Were you contacted by the police or a government agency? If so, you might be wondering if it’s necessary to hire a lawyer or not. The police or other government authorities don’t always want to people because they’re suspects. They may simply want to talk to them to learn more information about a particular case. […]
When an Elderly Parent Refuses to Write a Will
Posted on June 7th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Most adults can benefit from having a will or some form of estate planning when it comes to ensuring their legacy. Without a will of some kind, it can be impossible for surviving family members and friends to know their final wishes. This can create a tremendous emotional burden for loved ones who are left […]
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