So You’ve Decided to Take in a Stray? Many years ago, when I was but a wee lad, I was adopted. As an adoptee (stray), I feel a sort of...
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by Matthew Harris | Aug 25, 2011 | Estate Management
News Flash After reading this post, you are going to die. (on a long enough timeline) A very macabre observation, I know, but I only mean to...
READ MORETerminating Parental Rights
by Matthew Harris | Aug 22, 2011 | Family Law
It’s a Dirty Deed Any time I discuss the topic of terminating parental rights, many people become visibly uncomfortable. Some see it as a dirty...
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by Matthew Harris | Aug 18, 2011 | Criminal Law, Family Law
He Did WHAT?! This is the most common reaction by parents when a police officer shows up on their doorstep with a hand on their child’s...
READ MOREHere’s Why You’re Not Guilty
by Matthew Harris | Aug 15, 2011 | Criminal Law
Your Arraignment When you’re accused of a crime, at some point you’ll be brought in front of a Judge to make your plea. You don’t want to lie...
READ MOREYou’re Fired!
by Matthew Harris | Aug 8, 2011 | Business Law
Fear Friday Unfortunately, in this economy, getting fired/laid off/let go/etc. is happening at an alarming rate. Maybe you thought you were...
READ MOREI Want a Divorce!
by Matthew Harris | Aug 4, 2011 | Family Law
You know the routine. You and your spouse begin bickering over something minor. It’s stupid really (volume of the TV, dishes, etc.) but it...
READ MOREBeer Me, Bro!
by Matthew Harris | Aug 1, 2011 | Criminal Law
That’s Illegal, Right? You’ve seen that guy drifting around downtown that drinks from the suspicious brown paper bag. Everyone knows what he’s...
READ MORE5 Things Your Business Needs
by Matthew Harris | Jul 28, 2011 | Business Law
Small Business Owners You’ve always wanted to own your own business. You may have one great idea, or you may have one-hundred good ideas; or...
READ MOREHow to Avoid Jury Duty
by Matthew Harris | Jul 25, 2011 | Civil Litigation
Know Your Enemy You’ve probably heard the 12 people seated in the jury box referred to as being “too stupid to get out of jury duty.” Rule #1...
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