My name is Danielle Diaz. One of the things I've learned in life, both inside and outside the courtroom, is that it is important to not see others as your enemy. Even though you may see the prosecutor as your enemy, he or she is just trying to do a job. It may be possible that you can get a prosecutor or the judge to be sympathetic and get him or her on your side. In order to accomplish this, you need to understand the law. I feel that most individuals do not understand the law, which is why I was motivated to create this blog.
6 December 2017
If you make a significant amount of money through investments every year, it's going to affect your tax liabilities. Investors need to avoid tax mistakes to minimize their tax liability and make the most of their investment profits. The following are five tax mistakes that you should avoid making as an investor: Overlooking opportunities for harvesting losses to minimize tax liabilities One of the most important ways to lower tax liabilities is reporting losses.
8 November 2017
The process of divorce is largely governed by state law. Issues with asset division or child support are usually resolved by the time the divorce decree is finalized. However, the federal tax code may take precedence over your divorce decree in regard to claiming children as tax dependents in the years following a divorce. Some divorced couples mistakenly assume they can decide between themselves which of them will claim their child as a tax dependent.
11 October 2017
Have you found yourself accused of a crime and in need of a lawyer? If so, the thought of having to pay for one could cause you to not seek one out. Not using a lawyer is a big mistake when you are facing potential fines or jail time, which is why it helps to find a criminal defense lawyer that will work within your budget. Here are two tips for finding an affordable lawyer.
23 February 2017
Applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits looks easy on paper. In practice, however, the process is complex, and it's easy to make mistakes that could stall your application or stop you from getting benefits at all. Here are two mistakes people make when applying for Social Security disability benefits and how to avoid them. Trying to Collect Unemployment and SSD at the Same Time One mistake people make when applying for Social Security disability benefits is they try to get those benefits while also collecting unemployment.
3 February 2017
You or a loved one might have needed to seek treatment and were misdiagnosed, or perhaps your doctor was too tired and made mistakes. These are only a couple of grounds toward filing a medical malpractice suit. While you are well within your rights to be compensated for whatever went wrong with your treatment, you might think the cost of filing such a claim is out of your reach. It might help to know the breakdown of the costs associated with filing a claim so you can make your decision if this is the right course for you.