Faulty electrical wiring is one of the most common causes of electrical fires, accounting for hundreds of thousands of dollars in property loss, as well as repairs and reconstruction of homes and businesses. Whether it is due to outdated or substandard installation or...
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How can you correct building code violations?
You purchased a property and had a construction crew come in to do work on it. You believed that everything was being done right and that the home would be up to code upon completion of the project. Unfortunately, when the inspector came to review the work, there were...
You want to get a contract in writing. Here’s why.
People often feel tempted to skip the step of writing out a contract and signing it. They just discuss the details, shake hands and assume the other person will hold up their end of the deal. In fact, if that business partner is also a friend, they may even feel like...
Are you ready to divorce? Be sure before you apply
Once you start the process of divorcing, there is nothing that prevents you from stopping. However, you need to be cautious about your decision. Once you tell your spouse you want to end your marriage, is it going to be salvageable? Probably not. That’s why it’s a...
Construction project spawns lawsuit
Residents of Hebron, Kentucky, living in close proximity to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and its ongoing $1.5 billion Amazon Air hub project filed suit against a general contractor they allege is responsible for damage to their homes....
A mechanic’s lien could be a good solution for a nonpaying client
As an owner of a construction company, you expect the clients you work with to pay on time. You expect them to state if there is a problem early so that you can take steps to correct it. Unfortunately, your last client was not straightforward. They asked for major...
What should you do with the marital home in divorce?
The home that was purchased during your marriage can become a huge source of stress when you go through a divorce. This is usually the biggest asset that has to be divided during the property division process, but deciding what to do with it isn’t always easy. There...
How to manage construction delays (so you don’t end up in a lawsuit)
When you work in construction, you know that delays are inevitable. Supply orders get interrupted by everything from shipping problems to bad weather. A contractor’s best-laid plans can erupt into chaos on another job and put them behind on yours. Even worse, clients...
Clauses you don’t want to forget in your parenting plan
A parenting plan is actually a type of contract between two parents who no longer function as a unit. Any good contract tries to anticipate problems or conflicts and set out terms that dictate how any given situation should be handled. With that in mind, here are some...
Work as a combined front and talk to your kids about divorce
Your children are pretty young, but you and your spouse don’t think you can live together anymore. You’ve talked with your spouse about a custody agreement, and you’ve come up with something that you think will work. You have a great start on making this a positive...