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 […]
Three Types of Drug Malpractice Claims
Posted on April 25th, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
As personal injury attorneys who handle pharmaceutical malpractice cases, we realize that people trust scientists with our health to produce new drugs that will increase our quality of living. These people also trust their doctors to make sure that the right prescription and the right dosage are assigned. But sometimes there handwriting is poor and […]
Why Hiring an Attorney is a Smart Idea
Posted on March 3rd, 2017 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
Deciding to invest in commercial real estate can be daunting, especially when you are new to the process or start getting in the multi-million dollar ventures. Hiring an experienced broker will help you find investments that meet your criteria such as location, expected returns, and quality of the asset. They may also help you understand […]
Drunk Driving: When a Bar or Restaurant Becomes Liable
Posted on December 15th, 2016 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
All states have initiated some sort of liability laws that may be applied when customers of establishments that serve alcohol are involved in accidents resulting in injuries or cause injury directly to another individual. Known as “dram shop” laws, they extend liability for the injuries to the restaurant or bar in certain instances when case […]
The hazy target of lost earning capacity
Posted on December 14th, 2016 by Oddo & Babat, P.C.
A personal injury lawyer Little Rock, AR trusts will tell you that determining lost earning capacity as part of damages in a personal injury case is a difficult yet necessary task. It’s necessary to determine the anticipated loss of future income through the assistance of a physician and vocational expert. It is important to properly calculate for […]
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