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  • Employers of Single Parents: How to Make Sure You Are Not Acting Illegally


    Did you know that there is a national holiday designated to single parents? It was set into motion by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 to be on March 21 every year. Single parents are an important part of society. With more and more single men and women raising children on their own, it is important that you know how to deal with single parents at your business to avoid unnecessary legal troubles.
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  • Why You Must Write A Spoliation Letter After A Truck Accident


    When you have become the victim of a car accident caused by a semi-truck, you will need to gather enough evidence to demonstrate that the trucking company was responsible for the accident. This will be the difference between a smaller and much larger settlement. Unfortunately, some companies will try to destroy evidence, so you will need to send a spoliation letter. What is a Spoliation Letter? A spoliation letter is used to let the trucking company know that you have a claim against them.
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  • Understanding The Three Elements Of Negligent Hiring


    An employer who hires an unfit employee can be held responsible for injuries and damages caused by the unfit employee. This is based on the principle of negligent hiring. If you are injured by such an employee, then there are three elements that you need to prove to hold his or her employer responsible for negligent hiring: Employee Is Unfit For the Employment This means the employee is unfit for the particular job he or she was hired to do.
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  • How To Know Whether You Need A Motorcycle Accident Attorney


    If you have always been someone that thought you would be the last to sue anyone, you might not automatically assume that you need an attorney after a motorcycle accident. However, there might come a time when you really do need to seek outside legal help, even if you don't like the idea of turning your situation into a court case. Simply take a few moments of your time in order to determine whether you should hire an attorney for your personal situation.
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  • Child Adoption: How A Lawyer Can Assist If The Birth Parents Are Demanding Custody


    Are you experiencing a lot of stress after adopting a child from someone that is now threatening to take him or her back? As long as you went through the right legal process to adopt your child, a family lawyer should be able to help you fight for your rights against the birth parents. Find out below how a lawyer can help you with your dispute, as well as what you can expect to pay to hire one.
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  • What Should You Do If Your Abuser Has Custody Of Your Kids?


    If you've recently suffered physical or mental abuse at the hands of your ex-spouse, you're probably experiencing a variety of strong emotions. And if this ex-spouse has primary (or even shared) custody of your children, you may be frantically wondering what you can do to protect them from potential abuse, and reluctant to allow them to spend even one more day with your abuser. Fortunately, there are several legal options that can help you obtain primary custody or restrict your ex-spouse's access to your children.
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  • 3 Things That Can Happen As A Result Of A Criminal Traffic Offense


    When most people think of traffic offenses, they think of simply getting a speeding ticket. However, there are more serious traffic offenses that a driver can commit, such as racing another vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you have been charged with a criminal traffic offense, you may not know what to expect when you go to court.
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  • Is Uncontested Divorce Right For You?


    Getting divorced is often a needlessly complex and difficult process. It doesn't have to be that way. If you and your spouse can agree to an uncontested divorce, you can save yourself a lot of time, money, heartache, and bad feelings. Why protract an already difficult process when it can be done more easily? What is an Uncontested Divorce? An uncontested divorce is one in which the divorcing spouses come to an agreement on every aspect of their separation.
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  • Marital Debts: How To Divide Them Fairly


    In the event of divorce, many changes will take place regarding the even division of property. Not the least of these concerns is the equitable division of marital debt.  During the course of a marriage, it is likely that certain debts will be accrued over time, whether from taking out loans and mortgages or through other means. Separate debts or those acquired before the marriage, will not be divided. Usually, a fair division of these debts leaves both parties with an equal share of them, but in some cases an unequal division may be considered fairer.
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  • Wrongfully Charged With Selling Alcohol To A Minor: How A Lawyer Can Help


    Are you facing legal trouble after unknowingly selling alcohol to a minor? You will need a lawyer to help you prove your case, as selling alcohol to a minor can lead to spending a lot of time behind bars. In this article, find out how a lawyer can help with a minor in possession (MIP) case. How Can a Lawyer Help When Accused of Selling a Minor Alcohol? The first thing your lawyer will do is gather evidence that proves you had no idea that you were selling alcohol to a minor.
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