Greenville, SC Divorce Lawyer Discusses Legal Issues Related to Divorce in South Carolina

Divorce is a stressful and life altering situation. Having to navigate the complex maze of legal issues certainly adds to the problem. To help estranged couples seek answers to their legal problems, divorce attorney Lauren Taylor offers free consultation.

"Divorce laws are constantly updated to help everybody involved in the process. For instance, the latest amendment allows couples to divorce after just 150 days instead of the mandatory one year if couples have filed for a no-fault divorce," explains the divorce attorney in Greenville SC.

Besides the no fault ground, the State of SC recognizes four grounds of divorce, viz. habitual drunkenness, physical cruelty, adultery and desertion. As for the deciding on the custody of the child, it is up to the court to make child custody decisions after considering the child's best interests, although both parents have equal right to custody.

"Sometimes parents come to inquire if they have to pay for child support even if they share joint legal custody. Child custody does not affect legal custody and is payable even if parents share joint legal custody," she adds.

"People seeking legal counsel before filing a divorce are in an emotional state of mind and aren't really clear about their rights or duties on divorce. Sometimes, they're at a risk of having no place to live or are intimidated by their financially well off partner. Some partners have a lot of assets or are worried about an unfair settlement," adds Lauren. The initial consultation helps couples to know their rights vis-à-vis issues like child custody, alimony, etc.

About Lauren Taylor:

Lauren Taylor is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. Besides family law matters, she also attends criminal matters and civil issues. To know more, visit, http://laurentaylorlaw.com/

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Maryland Law Firm Helps Spread Awareness of New Maryland DUI/DWI Laws

Tucker & Associates PLLC, a Maryland law firm that provides DUI/DWI defense services has publicy urged residents of Maryland to be aware that Maryland Senate's Bill 87 on drunk driving has been in effect since October 1, 2014 and carries harsher penalties for repeat DUI/DWI offenses. Tucker & Associates PLLC believes that any practicing Maryland dui defense lawyer is responsible for spreading awareness of this new traffic law.

Senate Bill 87 specifically outlines penalties for repeat DUI/DWI offenses. The new and harsher penalties designates that any repeat offender will be required to serve a full year's suspension or be required to participate in the ignition interlock program for a full year. Senate Bill 87 is just one of several new traffic laws that has been implemented by the state government.

Many professionals in the legal field are not surprised that Senate Bill 87 was passed with little debate. DUI/DWI offenses are a well recognized public safety issue in the US, and Maryland has experienced tragic losses along with other states. Senate Bill 87 has already received positive support from the public.

Some attribute positive public opinion of Senate Bill 87 in part to recent high profile DUI arrests such as Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps. Phelps was arrested in Baltimore on September 30^th, 2014 for his second drunk driving offense. Phelp's arrest occurred just one day before Senate bill 87 was put into effect. Phelps' trial date for his latest DUI arrest is Nov. 19.

Although DUI/DWI offenses have always been a serious discussion in public discourse, DUI/DWI offenses commited by public icons such as Phelps help bring more attention to repeat DUI/DWI offenses - a more specific DUI/DWI offense apart from a one time offense.

The effectiveness of Sebate Bill 87 still remains to be seen as the law is still very new. It is the hope of the Maryland state government that these new harsher penalties for repeat DUI/DWI offenses will help to deter individuals from driving under the influence.

About Tucker & Associates PLLC :

Tucker & Associates PLLC provides legal services in VA, MD and Washington DC. The firm focuses on immigration, traffic defense, criminal defense, foreclosure defense, personal injury and other areas.

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If PDP Picks Akala or Folarin, Ajimobi Wins

As the Oyo State PDP gubernatorial primary draws near, it is said that incumbent governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi is on bended knees praying that the party picks either Chief Alao-Akala or Senator Teslim Folarin, as its flagbearer, two men he believes that he can easily trounce in his bid to become the first governor of Oyo State to serve second term.

A casual observer may wonder why Ajimobi would want PDP to pick either Akala or Folarin. But to seasoned political pundits, Ajimobi's confidence in beating either of the two men is not misplaced.

Folarin, a two-term senator may be a big name on paper and probably in Abuja among his erstwhile colleagues in the National Assembly. But in his Oyo State base, he is a mere paperweight politician without any following, having emerged as senator in 2003 courtesy of the strong-arm tactics of late Lamidi Adedibu. And it was by riding on Adedibu's back again that he was re-elected as senator in 2007 without lifting a finger or trying to create a political base of his own. Even when he emerged as Senate leader and could have used the opportunity to build a following, he spent most of his time in Abuja, playing national politics to the detriment of his constituents at the grassroots who could hardly recognise his face or point to any project that he helped bring to the state.

Folarin's first real attempt to get political support on his own was in 2011. But his violent attempt to wrest the party's governorship ticket from Alao-Akala in 2011 ended even before it began. He tried to intimidate party members with a large contingent of policemen from Abuja which resulted in the death of Lati Eleweomo, a leader of the National Union or Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the state and one of Akala's staunch supporters. Akala angrily threw him into detention before yielding to pressure and setting him free. But to this day, the Ibadan-born politician is yet to exonerate himself of Eleweomo's murder.

To hit back at Akala to whom he lost the party's gubernatorial ticket, Folarin co-opted Senator Lekan Balogun, Alhaji Yekeen Adeojo and others to scuttle Alao-Akala's second term bid in the 2011 polls and thereby helped Ajimobi to become governor.

Now that he wants to be governor, he finds it difficult to get off his high horse to campaign for support across the state, the way the likes of Seyi Makinde has been busy doing. Instead, he has been holed up in Abuja begging his powerful friends to install him as the governorship candidate in Oyo State.

He is painfully aware that he cannot get the PDP governorship ticket in a free and fair primary election unless a decree comes from Abuja or the primary is rigged in his favour. Even if this was to happen and by some unusual means he becomes the flag bearer, convincing the voters who have never heard anything good about the two-term senator will be an uphill task. Pitted against Ajimobi, many voters will prefer to boycott the polling booth on Election Day or choose to reluctantly vote for the hated Ajimobi. Added to this is Akala waiting in the wing to seek vengeance by giving Folarin a taste of his own medicine.

In Akala's case, getting the support of the leaders of the PDP from the Ibadan axis which played a major role in aborting his re-election bid in 2011 is a major stumbling block. The enmity runs deep. Interestingly, it is not only the likes of Senator Lekan Balogun, Chief Adeojo and Folarin who are waiting to give Akala a bloody nose once again. There is also the intimidating presence of Senator Hosea Agboola in Oke Ogun to threaten Akala's governorship ambition. Agboola, a former commissioner in Akala's cabinet cannot stand Akala. The extent of their disdain for each other is exemplified in the confrontation between the duo at a recent meeting of Southwest PDP in Ibadan.

Akala is also disadvantaged by the fact that he is not particularly liked among members of President Goodluck Jonathan's kitchen cabinet. As it were, Akala and Folarin seem ready to cancel each other out in their zero sum politics of bitterness.  Neither of the two men has tried to go to the grassroots to campaign for support. They don't appear to have developmental programmes for the state and none of them has so far offered any. The only governorship aspirant that the rank and file of Oyo State PDP has seen on the field is Makinde, the young and dynamic engineer who has been criss-crossing the state and making serious effort to sell the PDP to the people of the state. It is a development many consider can make him emerge a compromise candidate for the party in the November 29 primary.

For Ajimobi, coming up with a political strategy with an uncontroversial and scandal free and dynamic aspirant like Makinde is a problem that he unprepared to deal with.

Olanshile wrote from Ibadan, Oyo State

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Letter to the Oyo State PDP Delegates: Let’s give excellence a chance

Good day, Ladies and Gentlemen, esteemed delegates and stakeholders of Oyo State PDP and the entire voting delegation for the forthcoming November 29th, 2014 PDP Governorship Primary Election.

I write this letter to solicit for free and fair Primary Election and the reasons why I should be given a chance.

PDP is the political Party of the grassroots and has always been the party which best represents what it means to be Nigerian…equality, freedom and prosperity. If our desire is to win the February 28th 2015 Governorship Election in Oyo State, then I strongly suggest that we create an environment for free and fair Primary Election within the party.

This is a time that we should close up our ranks to present a united front and not put PDP at a crossroads hence preventing the opposition from galvanizing support at our expense.

Do we want to win 2015 Governorship Election and future Elections? Now is your opportunity to prove it and support my candidature.

I therefore use this medium to enumerate some of the positive attributes my leadership will bring to Oyo State at large, if I am given the chance to lead.

My leadership:

- Will thoroughly redeem the image of the Party and regain the trust of the people of Oyo State.

- Will first consider capacity within the Party before considering capacity outside the Party.

- Will encourage participation of qualified Party members for key positions in the State.

- Will ensure proper disbursement of funds to key areas for infrastructural development of the state.

- Will set the pace for other leaders in the State to follow.

- Will interact properly with the leadership at the Federal level to move the State forward at rapid pace.

- Will be open and transparent making it possible for both Party stakeholders and indeed the people of Oyo State to make meaningful contributions for the furtherance and success of the State.

- Will be firm against redundant and financial waste in the State.

- Will encourage upcoming entrepreneurs and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

- Will enable, encourage and empower the youth as they are essential to the success of our State.

- Will ensure continuity of key projects that had been set up in the State.

Who to choose?

- Look for a candidate with a grassroots campaign and a deep understanding of the value of working with others.

- Look for a candidate who is open to building our party.

- Look for a candidate who believes that the PDP has a message that can win the next election on its own.

- Look for a candidate who will base public policy on solid research.

- Look for a candidate who will rebuild the trust which the people of Oyo State should have in their leaders and civil servants.

- Look for a candidate who will support the rights of the people of Oyo State.

- Look for a candidate who has the vision to see a way forward and the determination to carry it through.

I urge the party delegates and stakeholders to give me a chance to drive our great State to the Promised Land. Let's uphold fairness and progress. Let's give excellence a chance.

I have made up my mind to surrender my will to serve the Oyo State people, and I hope that many delegates, who read this letter, give me their support to make this happen.

Sincerely,

Seyi Makinde.

Take action and join the campaign team to ensure that Seyi Makinde emerges as the PDP Gubernatorial Flag bearer in the forthcoming Oyo State PDP Governorship Primary Election scheduled for November 29th 2014.

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Carl David Ceder is recognized as one of the premier criminal defense attorneys in Texas

Carl David Ceder, Attorney at Law, has been selected and recognized for the second consecutive year as a 2015 Texas Rising Star Attorney in the field of "Criminal Defense" by the Texas Monthly Magazine. This achievement is only given and awarded to 2.5% of all attorneys, and is distinction only bestowed to those who undergo a rigorous selection process. All attorneys first go through the Super Lawyers Rising Star selection process, provided they are first eligible to do so. They first have to be nominated by a high-ranking Super Lawyer peer, then it is based on previous and past work and success, peer review from colleagues, and achievement in the courtroom based on ethical standards, high accolades bestowed upon through hard work and excellence, and relentless determination to constantly achieve and strive to always commit to accomplish as much as possible within their chosen career field.

Carl David Ceder has also been selected and recognized by The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, is a selection process among trial attorneys throughout the nation, with the final result of the selection process being a credible and comprehensive list of the young lawyers chosen to represent their respective state. The selection for this exclusive list is limited to only 40 attorneys per state who have extensive experience in criminal defense law.

Carl David Ceder has also been selected and recognized in membership in the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. Inclusion into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, is an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills and qualifications in their respective field. The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state in the nation who meet stringent qualifications among criminal defense trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third-party research. Membership is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile.

Carl David Ceder has also been invited as a member into Specialty Association by the National Trial Lawyers into the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association. Membership is open only to those who have been recognized as among the strongest and most effective litigators in the country.

The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization comprised of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who have demonstrated exceptional qualifications in field of practice and specialty areas of law, specifically criminal defense or civil plaintiff law. The National Trial Lawyers provides accreditation to these distinguished attorneys, and also aims to provide essential legal news, up to date changes in legislation, and education to litigation attorneys across the United States.

Carl David Ceder is also a member of the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AIOCLA). This organization recognizes the "10 Best" Attorneys for the State of Texas (as each State each has their own "10 Best" chosen). The "AIOCLA" is an impartial third-party attorney rating service recognizing excellence of fellow practitioners in the field of their chosen area of practicing law. To obtain this achievement, an attorney must be process through a rigorous selection committee process which factor in the following: 1) Nomination via the board, client, and/or fellow Attorney; 2) Must have an impeccable client rating with no complaints or issues of any kind; 3) Must not have faced or been subject to any attorney grievance committee discipline; 4 Must be a member in good standing of their state bar; 5) Must have excellent client/peer reviews; 6) Possess advanced degrees; 7) Awards received; 8) Professional associations and their activity in such associations; 9) Publications in their field; 10) Speaking engagements in their respective field.

Carl David Ceder, has also been named a "Founding Member" of the newly formed national organization "Driving Under The Influence Defense Lawyers Association" (DUIDLA). DUIDLA has a mission statement which articulates that it is dedicated to: protecting and ensuring by rule of law those individual rights guaranteed by the state and federal constitutions in DUI-related cases; to resist the constant efforts which are being made to curtail these rights; to encourage cooperation between lawyers engaged in the furtherance of these objectives through educational programs and other assistance; to serve as the first and last line of defense of the constitution; to assist attorneys and public defenders in obtaining advanced training in DUI-related areas through our education scholarship grants.

About Carl David Ceder

Carl David Ceder, Attorney at Law, is a DFW Criminal Defense Attorney dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused throughout all phases of the criminal justice system process in Texas, and has experienced a high level of success in many counties and areas all over the State of Texas. For more details visit http://www.carlcederlaw.com/

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NOW Law Announces Neil Rovner’s Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 21st Edition

The law firm of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP (NOW Law) takes great pleasure in announcing the inclusion of Attorney Neil Rovner in the 2014-2015 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This represents Mr. Rovner's ninth consecutive recognition in the annual publication. In addition to his inclusion, he is also the recipient of special recognition as the Best Lawyers® 2014-15 Harrisburg Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year". Mr. Rovner is also named as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers. He has obtained favorable jury verdicts for his clients in excess of one million dollars in several Pennsylvania counties, as well as numerous settlements in excess of one million-dollars.

Attorney Neil Rovner joined the law firm of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP (NOW Law) in April 2014, and has been practicing in the area of plaintiff's personal injury litigation since 1977. He is a graduate of Lafayette College (PA), who served in the Peace Corps, and later taught high school as he pursued his Law Degree at Temple University. He and his wife, Nina, created a farm-based program for mentally handicapped adults in Hershey, Pennsylvania, for which they received a Jefferson Award in 2013.

NOW Law, the law firm of Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski, LLP, offers convenient offices in both Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and also serves clients nationwide through qualified co-counsel in the areas of medical malpractice, birth injury, cerebral palsy, personal injury, and nursing home neglect. The attorneys at NOW Law, like Mr. Rovner, are accomplished, dedicated and authoritative in their respective fields, having won many accolades and having obtained significant verdicts and settlements for their clients. "It is a testament to Neil's exceptional skills as a trial lawyer that he has been named a Harrisburg "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America for the second year in a row. Not only was he recognized this year as the Best Lawyers® 2014-15 Harrisburg Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs "Lawyer of the Year", but he was also previously named the Best Lawyers® 2014 Harrisburg "Lawyer of the Year" in the Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Litigation practice area. - David Wisneski, Partner at NOW Law.

If you or a loved one is in need of experienced representation delivered with compassion and professionalism, reach out to Neil Rovner or another member of the NOW Law team to get the help and direction required to obtain the best possible outcome for your case.

Visit NOW Law at www.NowLLP.com and make an appointment for your free consultation with a member of the well-qualified team. Get the unique guidance that you need for your case.

About Navitsky, Olson & Wisneski LLP : NOW Law - The Law Firm of Navitsky, Olson, & Wisneski, LLP has built its reputation for excellence on the results it has obtained for its clients, and on its dedication to providing quality, proficiency, caring and professionalism to each and every client. At NOW Law, the goal is to provide the knowledge, experience, responsiveness, and tenacity required to win the best possible settlement or jury verdict for each client.

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