The process of a divorce is seldom easy. There are plenty of considerations and decisions to be made including property division and possibly spousal support or alimony. And if there are children involved, the discussions and decision-making process can be especially...
How does the SSA evaluate disability claims?
When a Missouri resident begins the application process for Social Security disability benefits, their application will usually be handled initially by a Social Security field office, which will determine whether the applicant meets the non-medical requirements for...
If I get workers’ compensation, can I get disability?
Many residents of Saint Louis, Missouri, have experienced a work-related injury that leaves them unable to continue earning income, sometimes permanently. These people may have been offered, and are even receiving, workers' compensation benefits in order to cover...
The nuances of a military divorce
When you are going through a divorce, there are a multitude of things that need to be taken care of. Often, it is stressful and overwhelming, especially if there are children involved in the separation. As difficult as the legal process is for civilians, for military...
How does the SSA evaluate disability claims?
When a Missouri resident begins the application process for Social Security disability benefits, their application will usually be handled initially by a Social Security field office, which will determine whether the applicant meets the non-medical requirements for...
How does OSHA protect me in the workplace?
In 1970, the United States Department of Labor created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as OSHA, as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, known as OSH, in an effort to help protect employees from dangers in the workplace....
Dividing ownership of pets in a divorce
When a married couple divorces, the parties must go through the process of dividing the marital property. With some financial assets, such as bank accounts, the parties can often reach a fair result by simply dividing things in half. Some other types of financial...
Assigning disability onset dates for hospitalized mental patients
For purposes of Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits, the Social Security Administration must determine a disability onset date for each applicant. The onset date can affect the applicant's eligibility for benefits, and the pay...
Unique factors can complicate where a military divorce is filed
Serving in the armed forces is a noble pursuit that not all individuals are prepared to undertake. It requires a special type of man or woman to commit to the rigors of military life and as some St. Louis residents may be aware it can be challenging to carry on a...
Death on military base part of personal injury lawsuit
Service members and their families who volunteer their time to our country often make great sacrifices. In return, the government offers lifelong benefits to retirees and loved ones who make that commitment. For the family of a retired 28-year Army veteran in South...
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Military Law
Family Law
Social Security Disability
Worker’s Compensation
Personal Injury