One question many law students, aspiring law students, and lay people ask is if an attorney and a lawyer are the same thing. After all, both terms are used interchangeably in many contexts, so they must refer to the same thing, right? In the United States, we use both attorney and lawyer to refer to
It’s no secret that most lawyers earn more than the average annual salary. How much a lawyer gets paid is roughly around $60 an hour, depending on factors such as which state they practice and how long they’ve been practicing. But how does a lawyer gets paid? Whether you’re looking to hire one or set
Many people enter a law career for many reasons. Some do it because they’ve fallen in love with shows like Suits and How to Get Away with Murder. Others do it because they want that high-pressured career, while others do it because they genuinely want to see justice done. There’s no denying, however, that some
In this article of Legal Speak 101, we talk about the term “disposed” in reference to a case. Have you checked on the status of your case and found that it was disposed? Here’s what it means and what you should do next. What Does “Case Disposed” Mean? If your case status says that your
Lawyers occupy a very strange position: on one hand, lawyers who work for big corporations or the X industry or as defense lawyers for (allegedly) corrupt politicians are almost-always universally despised, especially when you see how much they’re getting paid. But on the other hand, you have those honest, salt-of-the-earth Atticus-Finch types who take on
If you’ve ever signed a contract in the past, you might have heard of the term “contract obligation” or “contractual obligation.” The reason why many lawyers recommend that people read contracts before signing is because the moment you sign the contract, whatever is stated there becomes a contractual obligation you’re obligated to fulfill. Here’s what
Not all marriages in the United States live happily ever after. In fact, up to half of marriages end up in divorce, according to the American Psychological Association. Some see this as a good thing because it means more people in abusive marriages are not afraid to walk away, while others see this as the
It’s hard to imagine life without social media. Wherever we are, people are always on their phones, regularly posting about their lives and receiving updates from their friends. Organizations find social media handy for engaging with and sharing news to their clients, and we get practically real-time updates about what’s happening around the world. While
Divorce is not a pleasant experience for everyone, and so it’s not unusual to desire to move someplace else. Get a reset in life, so to speak. Relocating to another town, city, or country is easy — until you need to have your children in tow. What does Australian law say about your plan? Can
People make it seem so easy when they give you the advice–“They’re toxic. Leave them.”–but you seem never to have the strength and courage to do so. It’s commonly a repetitive pattern, too: breaking up and getting back together. Let’s face it: letting go is hard. When people have gotten used to the company and
