If a spouse earns retirement benefits during marriage, the other spouse has a marital interest in such assets. As a Minneapolis Divorce Lawyer, I've seen many have the misconception to believe that retirement assets are individual assets because the individual earned them. Minnesota law is very clear in that if a spouse earns retirement benefits during marriage, the other spouse (just through the fact that there is a marriage) has a just and...more
Learning how to invest in Real Estate Owned by banks through foreclosure can be a lucrative way to make profits in the multiple thousands of dollars, literally overnight. Once you learn how to invest in these portfolios of properties, you will understand this is not an opportunity that comes along every day. In fact, bulk investing is almost an unusual occurrence to be as widespread as it is today, but it is one that happens frequently when the...more
Tempe DUI lawyer, why would you need one? No matter where you are, a DUI charge is a very serious charge, which is why you need to consult a Tempe dui lawyer. Only someone who is familiar with the ins and outs of the laws surrounding driving under the influence can successfully deal with the court system. It is not something that you can navigate on your own. Talking to a Tempe dui lawyer doesn't cost you a thing, and cannot hurt your case. By talking to the Tempe dui lawyer you are interested in, you can make sure that you will get the best possible representation in your DUI case.You might be offered a plea bargain in your DUI case, but since you aren't familiar with the law, you won't know if the deal that you are offered is in your best interest. In order to protect yourself and protect your best interests, you need to have a Tempe DUI lawyer with you to negotiate with the district attorney, and to do the proper things in court, if that's the way that you choose to go. A Tempe dui lawyer has been in court before, and knows all the proper things to say and the way to say it. The Tempe dui lawyer you choose will also be familiar with the district attorney's office...more
Their is a huge opportunity that exist for investing in Bulk REOs. Many banks are now willing to sell their non performing assets for a small fraction of their value. When you choose to start investing in Bulk REO propety, it is about creating relationships with banks. hedge funds, and private investors and other buyers. You part is to act an...more
Most investors incorrectly think of "risk" as the possibility that the market value of a financial asset might fall below the amount that he or she has invested in the asset. OMG, how could this be happening!Think about it. The harboring of these misconceptions (that lower market price = loss or bad and/or that higher market price = profit or good)...more
Most people enter the investment arena thinking that "Risk" is a board game they played in college. Today, I would guess that the majority of investors have never owned an individual share of common stock or a Municipal Bond. The popularity of investment products has heightened the risk for all investors and has indirectly led to many of the policy errors that threaten both capitalism and the economic fabric of America. Individual equity market prices are increasingly and inappropriately influenced by decision-making based only on the derivatives that contain them.Few people consider the investment risk associated with public policy decisions. Product investors and derivative speculators participate in less personal markets, where it is more difficult to connect the dots between their personal financial interests and their political alignments. So in a very real sense, investors have to deal with public policy risk every bit as much as they need to analyze the risks associated with the securities and other financial products they hold in their portfolios --- complicated, but it is doable.Apart from these important peripheral considerations, the risk of loss in any equity investment...more
There is a common assumption that criminals are those who commit heinous crimes and are not suitable to fit into society's norms. Therefore, if you or any of your family members are arrested or are facing a criminal charge, it's an...more
In a Divorce proceeding, the Court has the power to justly and equitably award property. Therefore, it is extremely important to note that the Court does not automatically apportion property division at 50% to each party. In many cases, the...more
Can I Get a DWI/DUI Even if I Wasn't Driving?Can I Get a DUI/DWI even if I wasn't driving? Unfortunately, yes, you can get a DUI even if you weren't driving the car. A common DUI question is whether a person can be charged or convicted of a DUI...more
Driving under an Influence is a serious traffic offense and in most cases, can lead to an arrest. But all DUI charges do not have to end with a conviction, and you can get the charges suspended with the right kind of representation. In counties like...more
When going in for a lawyer, you would want to pick only the very best. Hence, in this way, you can be assured that you will get legal representation that is very hard to beat and can therefore be assured of a somewhat reduced punishment as a result...more
DUI lawyers are not rare to find these days, but why do you have to hire them at all? There are times when you know you are not guilty of an offense and you think you can work out things for yourself. Here are reasons that will let you know why you...more