Divorce is messy, no matter how calmly you and your husband may act during the time it takes for you to separate. There are emotions, memories, properties and money, and many times, children. It’s probably one of the most stressful times any person can ever go through. The good news is, you’ll probably be fine […]
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Everyone dreads having a felony conviction on their record. Apart from the fines and jail time, the long term consequences of being found guilty are devastating. You lose employment opportunities, cannot practice certain professions, and suffer many other burdens. Indeed, the punishment lasts long after the incarceration ends. This is what people tend to fear
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Every second all over the world, crimes are committed against persons, property, or even against statutes themselves. It is a wonder why people commit crimes despite knowledge of the existence of criminal laws that can provide punishment for wrongdoing. Is this a symptom of a bigger problem that is a reflection of the inadequacies of
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Arrested for drunk driving? The penalties for drinking and driving include the loss of driving privileges, fines, and a possible jail term. Here are five good reasons you should hire a DUI attorney to represent you in a DUI case. 1. DUI laws are very complex The legal system is complex, DUI attorneys know the
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While shoulder dystocia is rare, it is also a very serious birth injury that occurs when an infant’s shoulder becomes wedged in the pelvic region of the mother while giving birth. Likewise, while most injuries resulting from shoulder dystocia typically heal between six months and a year, there’s always the risk of long-lasting disability, or
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After being recognized for being a hugely helpful profession in all aspects of legal work, whether it is in motion drafting, pleading writing, research, and other supporting tasks, the paralegal career is gaining popularity, with demand in the United States alone projected to grow an average of 17% until year 2022, faster than most professions
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Everyone should feel free, safe and secure in their own homes. If you’re hurt, controlled or abused by your partner, this is domestic violence and you are not at fault because there’s simply no excuse for being abusive and violent. How Children are Exposed to Domestic Violence Unfortunately, domestic violence also affects your children. Even
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Divorce is never easy. And sometimes, it is necessary. But if a couple is decided to go their separate ways and don’t want all the drama attendant to most divorces, there is an alternative. The outcome is still divorce, where the marriage is legally over. And there are still arrangements. What is absent with this
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Divorce is already a heavy subject, which becomes even heavier if a child is part of it. Children need both their parents as they grow up, but due to circumstances like this, they have to live separately. The court sees the importance of this issue and gives visitation rights to make sure it won’t affect
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When you’re charged with a criminal case and plead self-defense, your claim can be considered perfect or imperfect. The former occurs when there is a need to use force (in some other cases, deadly force) to defend yourself from an imminent danger. This involves no wrongdoing on your part, and is usually available for most
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