By Lane V. Erickson Many, but not all Idaho employers offer benefits of some sort to their full-time employees. This could include vacation pay, health, dental or life insurance, sick pay, paid time off for holidays, or other similar benefits. Employment benefits of these types are a fantastic addition to…
By Lane Erickson, Attorney Everyone should have an Estate Plan in place. Additionally everyone should keep their Estate Plan updated during their lifetime. That seems to be simple common sense but I often have clients ask me from a practical standpoint when they should update their Estate Planning. Here are…
By Nathan R. Palmer Most individuals in need of a divorce seek a quick, efficient resolution. Divorce proceedings in southeast Idaho typically last between four and six months, on average. The divorce process entails exchanging information and documentation between the parties, potentially agreeing upon issues, including child custody and spousal…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt Idaho’s minimum wage is $7.25 an hour. Idaho Code § 44-1502. Idaho has chosen to mirror the federal minimum wage, which is established in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 29 U.S.C.S. § 206(a)(1)(C). Some states have not kept up with the federal minimum wage. For…
By Lane Erickson Every person should have an estate plan in place. The benefits of even the most basic of estate plans outweigh the costs. An estate plan will ensure family members and friends know your answers to several important issues, including who should act as personal representative of your…
By Heidi Buck Morrison While Idaho is not considered an “alimony state,” Idaho courts do have discretion to award spousal maintenance if your situation meets certain criteria set forth in Idaho’s spousal maintenance statute. In order for the court to grant spousal maintenance, it must find that the spouse seeking…
By Patrick N. George We’ve all seen this before the situation before where items are tied precariously to the top of a car or hanging over the edge of a truck. If it falls out, who is at fault? Before we go further, we hope that nothing goes wrong in…
By Joseph G. Ballstaedt Before hiring an attorney to file or defend a breach of contract lawsuit in Idaho, you should consider attorney fees, especially if the contract is relatively small. Although each case is different, the losing party generally has to pay attorney fees in a breach of contract…
By Lane V. Erickson Like most States Idaho has determined that it wants people to be able to sell their homes whenever they want. However, because housing is such an important part of life, and is a huge investment for most people, Idaho requires certain disclosures to be made by…
By Patrick George Recently, I wrote concerning bicycling and the safety that needs to be exercised when engaging in that activity. However, as has been shown by various universities, bicycling can improve your health and mental outlook on life. Exposure to the sun actually increases happiness. We seem to recognize…