2015

Use These Tips To Increase Your Chances Of Getting Back Your Child's Custody

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Losing custody of your children can be a frustrating affair. However, child custody orders are things that can be amended or modified.  A family lawyer, preferably one with experience in child custody cases, can help you get your children back. Of course, you also have a part to play. These tips will improve your chances of getting back your children: Identify and Address the Problems You need to address the problems that made you lose custody in the first place.

14 July 2015

3 Things You Need To Know About Your Trucking Accident Claim

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Have you recently been the victim of an accident caused by a truck driver? If so, then you understandably have a lot on your mind; you may be wondering how you're going to pay for your medical bills, when you'll be able to return to work, and what legal steps you'll need to take regarding your case. All of this can seem a bit overwhelming, but there are a few things you should know about trucking accident claims to make things easier on you in the coming months.

25 June 2015

Looking To Obtain U.S. Citizenship? Why You Need An Immigration Counseling Lawyer

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If you're looking to become a United States (U.S.) citizen, it's important for you to get the assistance of an immigration counseling lawyer.  Immigration attorneys help to make the process of becoming a U.S. citizen much easier because of their knowledge of the requirements that you will need to meet in order to obtain citizenship.  Rather than face the process of becoming a U.S. citizen on your own, use this information to learn more about how an immigration counseling lawyer can work for you.

11 June 2015

Child Custody: A Few Facts All Parents Should Know

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Establishing legal custody is a responsibility that all parents should take seriously if they are not currently married to their child's other biological parent. Unfortunately, many parents either fail to address this issue or find themselves working with inaccurate information when filing a custody petition with the court. In the end, it is often the best interest of the child that suffers in these cases. That is why it is so important for all parents to take the time to review the facts below before making any decisions regarding the custody of their children.

28 May 2015

Getting Caught Using A Fake ID Isn't A Trivial Matter

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Years ago, getting your hands on a fake ID while you were under 21 years old so that you could sneak into a bar or buy beer for a party wasn't that hard. If you got caught, the penalty could range from nothing more than getting your ID confiscated by campus security to a few hours of community service and a fine. Now, due to the increasing importance that personal identification plays in the fight against terrorism, the penalties for a fake ID are getting far more severe.

12 May 2015

Three Surprising Elements Of Public Intoxication Charges

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If you appear drunk and disorderly in public, then you may be charged with public intoxication. In most cases, the police will only take action if you appear so drunk that you are behaving in a disorderly manner. However, there are some surprising elements of the charge that you may not be aware of such as: You Can Be Arrested On Private Property Public intoxication is meant to protect members of the public from harmful actions of intoxicated persons.

22 April 2015

How Do Privacy And Data Breach Lawsuits Affect Your Business?

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Personal injury is often thought of as small cases, such as automobile accidents or workers compensation claims. When you think about high-stakes personal injury, you envision medical malpractice or product failures. What you probably don't think about are privacy lawsuits and their impact on your business. Data Privacy Lawsuits Growing Privacy issues are a growing problem as more and more data becomes digital. With high-profile breaches of large companies resulting in the loss of personal data for millions of customers, the potential for personal injury from those data breaches is growing.

13 April 2015

What Can I Keep? Exemptions In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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If you have made the decision to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you must realize that this type of bankruptcy allows for the liquidation of your assets to help pay your creditors. This does not mean that you will lose all of your property, however. Bankruptcy laws do allow filers to keep certain property, or a certain amount of property, referred to as exemptions. Here is what you need to know about bankruptcy exemptions for Chapter 7.

31 March 2015

4 Things Everyone Should Know About Social Security Disability

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Many people rely on social security benefits, especially those who have retired. However, there are also a number of people who rely on social security because of a disability they have suffered that has taken away their ability to work. If you are in need of social security benefits at any point in time, you will need to better understand how it works. Here are four things that everyone should know about social security disability:

24 March 2015

Why You Should Never Keep Working During A Rest Or Lunch Break

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Whether you're only given a lunch break or you receive additional paid breaks at work, you should never be forced to work during your break. Here are three reasons why your employer shouldn't make you work during breaks, and why you shouldn't use a break to keep working of your own will. You're (Probably) Entitled To A Break Or Lunch Break Federal law doesn't require full-time workers to be given lunch breaks, but many state laws do.

11 March 2015