On August 18th, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote, was ratified. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of...
It’s Actually a Great Time to Start a Business. (Really!)
Things this year have been a little… unusual. While some of us have felt somewhat paralyzed by the events unfolding around us, others have been able to look towards building something in the midst of all of these unknowns and secure something that...
Most Divorces Do Not Belong in Court
Most divorce do not belong in court. That might sound controversial, especially coming from someone who has spent most of her professional life as a litigator. I think I shocked myself when I first started thinking along these lines. But really,...
Job Market For Paralegals
Claudia Mansbach, Divorce With Dignity The paralegal profession is a good one, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for paralegals is projected to grow 8 percent from 2014 to 2024, which is close to the average for all...
Divorce Statistics and Why Having a Family Law Practice Is Profitable
Family law lawyers are, not surprisingly, very attuned to rates of divorce. That’s because they can help to gauge whether a family law practice will be successful. Simply put, if people aren’t getting divorced then it will be much harder for...
The Benefits Of Starting A Franchise In The Divorce Industry
Franchise opportunities are usually something people associate with fast food, retail services or similar industries, but the truth is that franchising now spans a number of different areas, including divorce law. And for individuals who are...
Tips For Starting A Business In The Divorce Industry
How to start a business is something many people are considering these days. That’s because in today’s economy it’s actually becoming easier, across the board in every industry, to make money working for yourself than it is to get a toehold in an...
Want To Be A Paralegal? Consider Going Freelance
So why opt to go out on your own? The simple answer is that there are only so many paralegal jobs available within law firms and, in these tough economic times, more firms are discovering that it can save them big money to hire a freelance...
The Newest Trend For Paralegals: Self-Employment
A paralegal salary can vary based on many different factors, including location, the particular field of law you work in and what type of firm or company you work for. The latest statistics show a salary range of anywhere between $29,000 and...
Grow Your Divorce Business With The One Page Business Plan
Our guest contributor for today's article is Cynthia Riggs, MBA, also known as The Biz Diva. Her mission is to mentor women in business to take action to reach their highest, most fulfilling and profitable business potential. As a business...