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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To effectively establish stable and consistent child support arrangements, the government mandates that states must use specific guidelines. While the specific guidelines differ from one state to another, below are the general factors considered when determining child support awards. Income of Both Parents The majority of state guidelines factor in both parents’ income. The amount
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If you’re a responsible resident of Colorado, you should be smart enough to save for retirement throughout your working life. But do you ever consider what happens to your savings and Social Security benefits if you get a divorce? You should. In fact, everyone should. Especially now that an increasing number of people above 50
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A common misconception that majority of people believe is that child support payments automatically stop when a child reaches 18 years old. However, child support laws are different from state to state, such that ending support and graduation don’t necessarily go together. During a divorce in some states, the court can order a paying parent
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