Recent Legal Articles

Close-up Of A Woman's Hand Holding Pen Over Notice Of Foreclosure Document
Legal
Team eLocal

How to Fight Foreclosure

This article provides an overview of how to fight foreclosure. It covers the foreclosure process and some options for dealing with a foreclosure.

Businessman separates wooden block. Property division. Divorce and legal services. Concept of saving and investing
Legal
Team eLocal

What's the Difference Between Alimony and Child Support?

Going through a divorce or custody fight can be confusing and emotional, so understanding all your options — including the financial support you're entitled to receive — is important.

French bulldog with two hands divorce isolated
Legal
Team eLocal

Who Gets the Dog in the Divorce?

Pets are part of your family. If you're facing a divorce, you may have big questions about what will happen to shared pets. 

A human hand holds a magnifying glass over a residential subdivision blueprint showing property lines and property numbers and on top of that map sits a small model house and a pencil, human hand, hand, human, magnifying glass, pencil, model house, little house, small house, house, home, property lines, property blueprint, subdivision, residential neighborhood, neighborhood, map
Legal
Team eLocal

How Are Property Lines Established — and Why Do They Matter?

Whether you’re thinking about adding a major extension to your home or just fencing in your backyard, you should establish where your property lines are before you begin by consulting your property deed or hiring a professional surveyor. 

Good service cooperation, Consultation of Businesswoman and Male lawyer or judge counselor having team meeting with client, Law and Legal services concept.
Legal
Team eLocal

What's the Difference Between State and Federal Crimes?

Criminal cases typically go through the state court system, but some situations bump up the charges to the federal level. If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, it’s important to understand the difference between state and federal crimes.

LEGAL ADVICE CONCEPT
Legal
Team eLocal

What’s a Virtual Lawyer and Should You Hire One?

A virtual lawyer is an easy way to get legal advice, but you'll need to consider whether one is right for your situation. 

A woman lies on a crimson colored couch with her bandaged right leg elevated on a throw pillow and her left leg on the couch cushion, injured woman, injury, injured, hurt, personal injury, injury, female, woman, legs, ankles, feet, foot, ankle, couch, red couch, red, crimson, socks, ankle socks, bandage, wrapped foot, wrapped ankle, sprained ankle, sprain
Legal
Team eLocal

Are Landlords Liable for Injuries that Occur on Rental Property?

Who’s liable for injuries that occur on rental properties? The landlord or the tenant? Unfortunately, there’s no clear-cut answer to these questions. It ultimately depends on the specific situation.

Senior couple standing in front of house.
Legal
Team eLocal

How Do You Take Over Your Elderly Parents’ Estate?

Estate planning for elderly parents is complex with lots of legal considerations, and it becomes even more difficult if your parents aren't cognitively able to help. Here’s how to take over your elderly parents' estate to help keep their finances in order.