There is nothing quite as exhilarating as the birth of a child. If you’re a female same sex couple, however, your joy may be overshadowed by the fact that only the birth mother may be listed as a parent on the birth certificate in some states. While the U.S. has come a long way in recognizing same sex marriages and same sex parents, the wrinkles have yet to be completely ironed out.…
Read More »With about 6 million auto accidents occurring annually, at some point in your life you can expect to be involved in some type of auto accident. Whether it is a fender bender or a head on crash, one driver would presumably be responsible for the accident. When poor road design causes you to wreck, you may have much more work to do in order to prove that you are not responsible for the wreck.…
Read More »Were you recently denied unemployment benefits after being terminated by an employer? Have you appealed that denial? If so, then you may need to prepare for an appeal hearing. Appeal hearings are legal proceedings held in front of an unemployment court officer. They’re often held in government offices and conference rooms. In some states, you can take the issue to court or to a second appeal should the first hearing not go your way.…
Read More »You have the right to exercise your right to free speech and to protest. However, depending on the conditions under which you protest, the police may choose to arrest you. Since the right to protest is an important and cherished right, you should do whatever you can to have the charges dropped. You Can Protest as Long as You Aren’t Breaking the Law Protesters are sometimes arrested when they trespass in order to carry out a protest.…
Read More »Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences you go through in life. It can be particularly tricky if there are children involved. No one goes into a marriage expecting it to fail, but just in case you find yourself in this situation, you should be aware of some important do’s and don’ts to protect yourself as much as possible. Do: Act rashly – It can be a hectic time in your life when you realize you are facing a divorce.…
Read More »If you choose to adopt, you have options, including the possibility of adopting internationally. If you decide to adopt from another country, there are all kinds of things that you have to do and people that you have to work with. Adoption Agency There are adoption agencies that will work specifically with different countries and ones that will work with a number of countries. If you know what country you want to adopt from, it’s best for you to go with the first option.…
Read More »Getting a financial settlement as result of a personal injury claim may seem like a straightforward process. However, if you have never sought a claim before, it is easy to make mistakes that could sabotage your case. Here are some things to avoid doing if you want to be successful with your claim. Discussing Your Case without Your Lawyer Present If you get a call from the insurance company, you may think nothing of answering questions about your claim.…
Read More »When you get into a car accident, many injuries show up right away, but others do not. In some cases, the injuries take longer to manifest, and you may need to file a claim later than you expected. Here is more information about injuries that show up late and how to handle them. How Injuries Show Up Later On While the more obvious injuries do make themselves known right after a car accident, others can take a little time.…
Read More »When child custody is in dispute and left to the judge to decide, judges usually use a standard referred to as “best interest of the child”. This judgment may at first appear to be vague and ill-defined, but within the scope of this issue there are certain standards that judges use to help them to make that determination. If you are involved in a child custody dispute, read on for the five factors that are used to determine what the best interest of the child may be.…
Read More »Perhaps the most heart wrenching facets of divorce revolve around child custody disputes and arrangements. Because of this, you will need to remember some tips that will help you and your divorce attorney set forth the best plan possible. For that reason, take advantage of the information in this piece that will help you protect your rights and give you the child custody strategy that you need. Find Out The Laws Of Your Particular State…
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