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Should I Hire A Lawyer If I Wasn't At Fault In A Car Accident?
Car accidents are messy, literally and figuratively. It's even messy when you weren't the one to blame. However, some wonder if they should engage a lawyer if they weren't the one that caused an accident. After all, if the other person's insurance is going to have to cover the costs of your repair and your insurance rates won't go up as a result, what's the point of spending money on attorney fees?
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Understanding Bankruptcy Preferential Payments
A chapter 7 bankruptcy filing is about more than just getting out from under a lot of crippling debt. The bankruptcy codes were written with fairness in mind and that means being fair to both the debtor and the creditor. The rules about how much each creditor is paid must be followed and all chapter 7 filers need to understand how this rule can affect them before they even file their paperwork with the courts.
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Thinking Of Your Child's Future During Divorce
The divorce process can be an all-consuming effort for many couples, and some may make the mistake of not thinking far enough ahead. If your child is young, their college education may seem like a faraway event that you still have plenty of time to plan for. Unfortunately, this type of thinking is ill-advised even when both parents are together. Read on to find out why it's more important than ever to make plans for your child's college education before the divorce is final.
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Getting Insulted In Letters To The Editor? When To Consider Defamation Lawsuits
You and a neighbor had a difference of opinion over something minor and they've blown the situation up into a letter-writing campaign to your local newspaper. At first, you don't mind the insults—they're mostly ridiculous—but now you're starting to worry that your reputation might be damaged. Is this situation defamation, and can you win a personal injury lawsuit? Insults Are Usually Not Libel When somebody insults you in a letter to the editor, they are committing a personal attack that may or may not be libel.
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Take Action With Your Medical Malpractice Claim Before It's Too Late
If you've been harmed by the negligent actions of others, you only have a limited amount of time to take action. If you were harmed by the actions of a doctor or a medical facility, that might be considered a civil tort. All personal injury situations must abide by a statute of limitations. Read on to learn more about what this statute might mean to your case. Why Do the Statutes of Limitations Punish Victims?
About Me
When my ex-husband decided to contest my choice to homeschool our children, I knew that I had to defend my right as the custodial parent. Our custody agreement gave me authority over educational decisions, but he still took me to court. I spent a lot of time working with an attorney to find out how best to handle it, and I did a lot of research on the laws as they applied. If you're trying to defend your educational choices amidst your divorce, this site may help. I've built it to share everything I learned and explain the process that I went through to secure my rights.
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