Asking for Your Lawful 20 Minutes

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If you are pulled over for a DWI or DUI in Missouri, and you ask to speak with an attorney, the police officer must give you at least twenty (20) minutes to contact an attorney.  If you request to speak with an attorney and you are not given the minimum twenty (20) minutes, then your DUI or DWI charge must be dismissed.

If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI and would like some help, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Divorce Must be Fair and Equitable, Not Equal

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Missouri law states that the division of property in a divorce by a Missouri court must be fair and equitable, but does not have to be equal.  The property division must take into account the education, employment, and income situation of both spouses before making a property division decision.

If you are facing a divorce and would like some assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Losing Your Daycare License for Failure to Pay Taxes

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In a recent Missouri case, a Missouri resident learned that her license to operate a daycare can be taken by Missouri for failing to pay her utilities and her federal taxes.

If Missouri is attempting to take your professional license away and you would like some assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Paying to Pay our Child Support

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Missouri law states that a person can be fined, up to $500 per violation, each time they violate a child support garnishment order.  If you are ordered to pay child support, make sure that you comply with that order until you are able to amend the order through a child support modification or you are able to terminate the order.

If you need assistance in enforcing a child support order or assistance in lowering your child support, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Falling on Ice on the Way to Work Could Get You Some Money

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In a recent Missouri worker’s compensation case, an employee was able to file a worker’s compensation claim against their employer when they fell on the icy parking lot of the employer.  Be careful this coming winter, but also be aware of your rights if something were to happen.

If you have been injured on the job and would like some assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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IRS Announces New Limitations for Retirement Plans

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The annual limit a person can contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA) is $5,500 per year.  The elective contribution limit for employees who have a 401(k) plan, 403(b) plan, 457 plan, or federal thrift savings plan is $18,000 per year.  The new income limit to be able to contribute to a Roth IRA is $184,000.

If you are having tax issues and would like some assistance, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Top 3 Debt Collection Companies

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According to the ABA Journal, the biggest debt collection company is Encore Capital Group.  It is based in San Diego, grosses $1 billion per year in revenue, and owns Midland Funding and Asset Acceptance.

The second biggest debt collection company is Portfolio Recovery Associates, based in Norfolk, and grosses $881 million per year in revenue.

The third largest debt collection company is Asta Funding.

If one of these companies is trying to collect a debt from you or is suing you, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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No Social Security Increase

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The Social Security Administration has announced that there will not be an increase in Social Security benefits for 2016. Currently, the maximum Social Security benefits a person can receive is $2,663 per month.

If you are struggling to pay your bills and your income is not increasing, contact our law office at 816-524-4949 or www.Hoorfarlaw.com.

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Fun Legal Statistics

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Here are some fun statistics according to the ABA Journal:

  1. A Michigan inmate was awarded $1,251 when he was not allowed to hug his wife goodbye after a visit.
  2. 5,767 U.S. Post Office employees were attacked by dogs in 2014. Los Angeles reported the most dog attacks, followed by Houston and San Diego.
  3. Microsoft has been awarded a patent for a “wearable emotion detection feedback system”.
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Chronic DWIs

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Missouri law requires that a chronic DWI offender must serve at least two  (2) years in jail without probation or parole.  If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI, contact our office at www.Hoorfarlaw.com or 816-524-4949.

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