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  • Divorce Myths That May Be Misleading You


    A divorce is a major proceeding to go through, but it can be essential when a marriage has failed. Many individuals will find that they are misinformed when they go through a divorce for the first time. This can lead to instances where potentially costly mistakes can be easily made. Will Every Aspect Of The Divorce Need To Be Litigated In Court? Individuals often assume that a divorce will involve an unavoidable and lengthy trial.
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  • Dividing Up The Vinyl Is No Longer The Problem: Digital Assets Are The New Divorce Wrinkle


    Years ago, couples who called it quits often had big fights over things like their vinyl record collection. Music lovers who had amassed a large, expensive collection would quarrel over whether an artist's work should be divided up and who should get the rights to which recordings. These days, divorcing couples may find themselves arguing over who get the rights to the joint iTunes account -- especially if there's several thousand dollars' worth of music inside.
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  • What Do You Pay When Hiring Social Security Lawyers for Your Disability Claim?


    Social Security lawyers can help you file your disability claims and win your case. They manage your appeals, when necessary, and collect and collate the proof you need to get your claim accepted. For all of the work your Social Security Disability lawyer does and will do to make sure you get your benefits, there is a price. Here is what it will cost you, and why some lawyers may wait for your benefits ship to come in.
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  • Step Away From The Internet: Why You Should Never Do Online Research As A Juror


    It is a civic duty and an honor to serve as a juror in a court of law. If you have never been a juror before, it is important that you understand the level of objectivity you need to have when making these important decisions that will affect the lives of other people. One problem that many jurors face is using the internet while they are serving on a jury. Some cases are very strict and will prohibit you going online at all during the case.
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  • How A Prenup Can Help You During Your Divorce


    A prenuptial agreement not only helps you during your marriage, but it can also help you during your divorce. Here are some of the ways a prenup can come in handy if you are divorcing. The Prenup Reduces the Negotiation Issues A typical prenup handles most of the issues that are usually handled during a divorce. This includes things like debt management, separation of marital and separate assets, and property division (not in all states).
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  • 3 Common Workplace Injuries In Outdoor Settings


    Whether you are a landscaping contractor, construction business owner, or some other business owner or entity that often finds work outdoors, having workers compensation insurance to protect your hired employees is hugely important. There will always be those workplace injuries that go along with specific types of businesses, but no matter what your business is, if it takes your employees out of the confines of a building, the risks can and do change.
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  • Refuting A Few Myths About Workplace Injuries


    A workplace injury can be a stressful problem to encounter due to the fact that it can lead to missed time, high medical costs, and numerous other disruptive consequences. Due to the potential issues that can follow a workplace injury, it is wise for employees to have a solid understanding of what they should do in response to these injuries. Myth: It Is Impossible To Qualify For Worker's Compensation If You Contributed To The Accident
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  • Four Legal Requirements You Must Meet To Divorce


    People don't usually think of divorce as something that has legal requirements, but it does. In fact, you can be turned away from the divorce court if you don't meet the requirements. Here are some of the most important of these divorce requirements: Meet the Residency Requirements of the State Most states require you to have lived in their jurisdictions for a specified period (leading up to the divorce) before filing for divorce within their borders.
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  • Avoid Accidents While Towing A Trailer Behind Your Car Or Truck This Holiday Season


    If you're heading over the hills and through the woods to Grandmother's, Aunt Martha's, or your brother's house for the holiday break with the kids because someone in the family thought it would be great to get everyone together -- well, you can be excused if you're less than enthusiastic. Trying to cram a couple of adults a kid or two, plus all the needed winter clothing, coats, boots, toys, and the holiday gifts you're taking along into a car that barely has leg room for a long road trip is nobody's idea of a good time.
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  • Tips For Handling A Car Crash Against A Tourist


    If you are not careful, then you can find it extremely difficult to handle an auto accident case against a foreign motorist. These three precautions should help you navigate the post-accident activities successfully: Consider That There May Be a Language Barrier Not everybody in the U.S. speaks or understands English as well as you do. This is even more likely to be the case if the other person is a tourist.
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