About Katrina Styx
Katrina Styx was an editorial assistant and writer at Super Lawyers. She attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where she earned a degree in English-Literature and a minor in journalism.
Articles written by Katrina Styx
Can I Give Family and Friends a Home Mortgage Loan?
Most first-time homebuyers need a mortgage. Typically, you will get a mortgage from a bank, credit union, or other licensed mortgage lender. But what if you know an individual, such as a close friend or family member, who wants to offer you that mortgage loan? Getting a family mortgage loan can be a great option for first-time buyers. However, potential buyers should understand the risks involved with loans through loved ones. If you have concerns about getting a private mortgage and how to …
Bridging the Gap
Yaser Ali helps clients integrate Islamic law into their estate plansIf it weren’t for Islamic inheritance law, math would not be what it is today. The “father of algebra,” a 9th century Muslim mathematician, wrote the book that gave algebra its name. He did so to solve complex Islamic inheritance law problems. “Islamic law regulates the way you earn your wealth and the way you invest that wealth, and then upon death … there’s a set of rules that function like an intestacy scheme that govern the distribution of the decedent’s estate,” explains …
What If You Find Out You're Not Your Child's Biological Father?
Parenting a child can often be one of a father's greatest joys. However, some fathers learn they are not the child's biological parent. Finding out you are not the biological dad can be confusing and raises many questions. Paternity and fathers' rights vary depending on state law. To find out about your legal options in a paternity case, talk to an experienced family law attorney. Legal Paternity Explained Legal paternity determines certain legal rights and responsibilities. These include …
'I Had to Do Something About It'
Joseph Mathew won a record verdict in a revenge-porn case—before Texas even made it a crime“It was a nightmare he created. He wrote it, he directed it, and he starred in it. It was her life, and she had no choice in it.” Joseph Mathew’s opening words to a Texas jury set the stage for a groundbreaking verdict: a half-million dollars for Mathew’s client—a victim of revenge porn—before Texas had any laws protecting such victims. For Mathew, the case began in 2012, when an associate told him about a friend we’ll call Maggie. For over two years, according to Mathew, her …
Can You Sue a Veterinarian for Malpractice?
You can sue for veterinary malpractice to recover financial compensation by proving veterinary negligence within the statute of limitations. The legal standard requires showing there is a professional duty of care, deviation from standards of care, causation of the animal injury, and financial loss or property damage. The burden of proof in a veterinary malpractice lawsuit often requires expert testimony relying on clinic records to show pet injury. Compensatory damages include veterinary bills …
On-the-Job Injuries—When Your Workplace Is Home
How workers’ compensation laws apply when the office isn’t the office anymoreLast March, when the first wave of COVID-19 hit New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered non-essential businesses to close their doors. What followed was a mass exodus from commutes and cubicles to slippers and home offices. “We went from 50% to 100% working from home within three days, essentially,” says Cathy Stanton, head of the workers’ compensation department at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano. Injuries can happen while working at home as easily as at a …
Peak Performance
Eliza Steinberg has conquered more than half the state’s 14ers, including its most difficultEliza Steinberg was about 10 years old when she climbed her first 14er. It was Mount Sherman, “one of the easiest ones in the state,” she says. Now, at 33, she’s summited 30 of Colorado’s 58 14ers—some of them more than once. Tackling the state’s tallest peaks is something of a family tradition. “I did [one] every couple of years, growing up,” says the fifth-generation Coloradan. “We do family trip 14ers.” Her parents, she adds, are still doing backpacking trips in their …
'They Call Us Counselor for a Reason'
What Dana Eberle-Peay’s family law clients are going through, she’s been through, tooDana Eberle-Peay was just out of college when she was first married. Years later, it fell apart. “I like to say that he dropped his basket,” Eberle-Peay says. “Basically, he had a midlife crisis and he cheated on me. I did everything I could to try to save that marriage, and it just didn’t work. And then the divorce got so ugly.” At the time, their children were 10 and 4. “It was the typical, ‘I’m taking the kids away from you and you’re never going to see them again and …
How Do Kentucky Courts Protect Sexual Assault Victims?
For many victims of sexual assault or abuse, the prospect of going to a court hearing to hold the perpetrator accountable can be daunting. Not only can the legal process be complicated and prolonged, but many victims worry that going to court could put their privacy or personal safety at risk. But Kentucky law offers several protections available for victims seeking justice. “[Victims] should feel comfortable going forward,” says Tad Thomas, a personal injury attorney in Louisville. “And …
Buying a House on Leased Land
If you’ve ever been in the market for a new house, you may have encountered a listing that seems priced much lower than the market value of comparable houses in the same condition, in the same city or even neighborhood. Maybe the listing mentions that the home is part of a land trust. What does that mean, and what do you need to do if you’re interested in purchasing the home? For answers to these questions and legal advice on buying on leased land, consult with a local real estate lawyer. …
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