Stepparent Adoptions: Get The Facts You Need To Know

Posted on: 19 January 2015

Oftentimes, stepparents will develop a bond with their stepchildren that is just as strong as the bond shared between parents and their biological children. Unfortunately, while these stepparents may serve as the child's parent in all aspects of their life, the law does not automatically provide them with the same rights and protections as a biological parent. This is why more and more stepparents are choosing to proceed with a stepparent adoption in order to ensure both them and their children receive the legal protections that they deserve.
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Differences Between Workers' Compensation Benefits And Personal Injury Cases

Posted on: 15 January 2015

Workers' compensation claims are considered to be part of personal injury law. Even though the claims are lumped into the same category as auto accidents, slip and falls, and other similar injuries, workers' compensation claims have big differences of which you should be aware.  Fault vs. No Fault A major part of a personal injury law case is that you have to provide evidence that a person or company was at fault for your injury.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Workers' Compensation

Posted on: 7 January 2015

Workers' Compensation is one of those entities that everyone has heard of before, but usually isn't very familiar with the details. Here's a look at the most frequently asked questions. What is Workers' Compensation? Also known as workmans' comp, this is a state-mandated insurance program that protects workers in the United States. Program guidelines vary by state. Whether you are injured on the job or contract a work-related illness, such as occupational asthma, workmans' comp will provide compensation.
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Under Which Conditions Can Your Student Loans Be Discharged?

Posted on: 5 January 2015

The cost of higher education has increased dramatically over the past few decades -- and many students have the loan balances to prove it. If your student loan payments are causing you financial hardship, you may be investigating various ways to eliminate this burden. However, student loans often have more staying power than other types of loans. Read on to learn about several situations that may provide you with some freedom from these loans (as well as one thing you should never do with your student loans).
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