If you’ve found yourself headed to court for custody of your child or children, keep these tips below in mind and give us a call at Smith Ammons Law if you have any questions or need a legal representative to help you during your case. Try to settle outside of court first. Consider mediation; if you and your (ex)spouse are on somewhat decent terms, [...]

Let’s face it, sometimes happily ever after is short-lived in some marriages. It’s unfortunate, as we all want to believe in finding a love that truly lasts a lifetime. Divorces can cause a variety of emotions in a couple – anger, frustration, stress, anxiety, etc. Finding the right lawyer to handle your assets and make sure you get what you deserve, [...]

                Mistakes happen every day; after all, we’re all human. From choosing the wrong shoes to wear to work, to spending too much online while online shopping, or even selecting the wrong neighborhood to live in with your family. Life is a journey of lessons meant for us all to endure and hopefully rise above. While there are [...]

                Starting your own business is exciting, as there are many opportunities to grow and succeed in the field of your choosing. Having a business plan is, of course, top priority. But the second most important step in building your business is finding the right lawyer to protect both you and your company. Here are some ways to [...]

                Driving while under the influence is an extremely dangerous and potentially life threatening choice to make. However, we all make mistakes. If this is your first time being charged with a DUI, below are some steps you should take next: 1)      Find an attorney. Legal counsel will undoubtedly be needed during this [...]

While some jobs are riskier than others, accidents are bound to happen at some point in time despite the career field you’ve found yourself employed within. Whether it could have been prevented or not, it’s best to be informed as to what steps should be taken when an accident happens at work. 1.       Depending upon how serious the injury is, [...]

  There are many dangers we can experience while driving – failure to abide by standard traffic rules, dodging animals who wander onto the highway, sudden flat tires, distracted drivers, etc. Accidents happen and all too often can be quite nerve wrecking. While accidents are scary and unsettling, knowing what to do when one occurs doesn’t have to [...]

By: Ashley Elvington                 Picture it – you’re driving along on a beautiful day; windows down, your favorite song blasting through the speaker system of your vehicle…when suddenly, there’s flashing blue lights in your rear view mirror. Uh-oh! Somewhere along the way, you got caught up in the moment and lost track of the [...]