law
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Finding The Right Lawyer For Your Specific Needs
While all lawyers in the United States receive a generalized education, once they begin working in the field they usually specialize in one or several areas. With the field of law being so extensive, lawyers who choose to focus on a specialty often do so because knowing one or several areas of the law very well helps gain a focus for their practice. Lawyers can change their areas of concentration at any time, and they are not prohibited from working on any type of case that they feel comfortable taking.
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Veterans May Qualify For Life-Changing Benefits
After leaving the military, have you noticed your body slowing down? Are some things becoming more difficult because of stiffness, pain or a sense of difficulty that you just can't place? The normal wear and tear of military service affects some veterans more than others, but it becomes more difficult to pin the cause of your problems on the military the longer you wait. Before years go by, take a look at a few ways to that the VA could help you with different levels of benefits.
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Three Tips For ERISA Disability Claims
When you want to be sure that you are able to deal with an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) claim, there are a variety of tips that you should understand. This law deals with retirement and disability insurance, so you will need to act accordingly and make sure that you are able to take advantage of the benefits that you pay for as part of your insurance. With this in mind, read on and follow these guidelines.
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Are You In A Forced Marriage? You Have Options
It may shock people to know that a single study identified as many as 3,000 women forced into marriages in the U.S. in just a two-year period. The real number could be even higher. If you're a woman that's been forced into marriage through cultural or religious pressure, what are your options? An annulment is an option If either spouse was forced into the marriage in any way, that's grounds for an annulment in the United States.
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Tips To Use When Divorcing A Violent Spouse
If you are married to an abusive spouse and you have decided you wish to divorce your partner, you will need to take precautionary steps to ensure you are not harmed while you wait for paperwork and court appearances to be finalized. To be involved in a domestic abuse relationship is a difficult situation, but with the proper steps you will be able to make your way to a safer environment. Here are some tips to use when divorcing someone who has been abusive toward you.
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Is Your Ex Showing Signs That They Are Unable To Parent Effectively?
When you share custody of your children with a former spouse, it can be difficult to accept how the other parent treats the children. While parenting differences are expected, child custody may be in question if you become afraid for your children while they are in the care of the other parent. It's important that you don't react in anger; if you have real concerns, it may be time to contact your child custody attorney so that you can address your custody arrangement in court.
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Q&A to Help You Know What to Expect as You Pursue a Car Accident Case
If you have been involved in an automotive accident and sustained serious injuries, you may be considering a lawsuit to ensure that the driver who caused the accident pays for your damages. However, if you do plan to pursue a personal injury case, you will need the help of an auto accident lawyer. Here are a few questions and answers to help you know what to expect as you pursue compensation:
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A Two-Step Process To Avoid Being Accused Of Faking Your Disability
Social Security disability fraud has been a hot news item in the last couple of years. Highly publicized cases in New York (involving SSA fraud by former police officers and firefighters) and in Kentucky (in which an Administrative Law Judge conspired with an attorney to approve hundreds of suspect claims) have left many legitimate Social Security claimants feeling like they're under an unfair microscope. How can you reduce your chances of being unfairly suspected of trying to cheat the system when you file for benefits?
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The 4 Reasons A Judge Would Disregard A Prior DWI Charge
If you are being charged with a second or third DWI, you know the consequences could involve jail time, penalties, and damaging effects on your reputation or career. However, there are four instances where a judge might be able to disregard your prior DWI charges or convictions: 1. There was a procedural irregularity in your case, or your last conviction was unfair. If you can show that procedures or the state laws were not followed correctly in your prior case, a judge may disregard it.
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3 Things You Need To Know About Collecting Money From A Lawsuit
The purpose of filing a lawsuit is to make sure that you receive appropriate compensation for an injury or loss that you've sustained as the result of someone else's actions. That means that knowing how to collect and handle the money is just as important as being able to prove your case in court. Take a look at some things you need to know about collecting after your lawsuit concludes.
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