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Fighting For Child Custody Through Discovery Motions
Even though your lawyer has your child custody case well in hand, it's extremely helpful if you understand what is going on. During a divorce, contested child custody cases call for information and lots of it. Read on and find out more about discovery motions and evidence during your child custody dispute. What Is Custody Discovery? Discovery is simply the exchange of information back and forth between the parties. It's a way to order your spouse to give up things like financial records and to share things like police reports, photographs, and medical records.

What You Need To Know About A Free Lawyer Consultation
If you are injured in an accident or due to negligence, one of the first suggestions you may get is to get a free legal consultation to determine what, if any damages you are entitled to. As you approach different attorneys to consult with, there are some things you should know ahead of your meetings: Pay Attention to Personality As you meet with different attorneys, your goal is to find someone who you can easily speak with and feel comfortable with his or her representation.

Starting Tips For Working With A Semi-Truck Accident Attorney
There are about a half-million semi-truck accidents every year, many of which result in fatalities or injuries. The life reconstruction required after a truck accident makes hiring a truck accident lawyer necessary. Create a plan of action in the event that you get into a truck accident with injuries and need to replace your vehicle. The tips below will help you create that strategy.  Start with medical care and an investigation into the accident

Birth Defects Caused By Chemical Exposure: Common FAQs
When a baby is born with a birth defect, there can be a list of factors involved. In some cases, chemical exposure during pregnancy may be to blame. Can you file a birth defect lawsuit if the defect was caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy?  Every situation is unique when it comes to birth defects related to chemical exposure during pregnancy. Therefore, some parents will have a logical lawsuit and some will not.

4 Questions To Ask An Immigration Lawyer When Seeking Asylum
Are you having problems navigating the legal system regarding your immigration case when seeking asylum? If so, you'll likely need to meet with a lawyer for assistance. Here are some common questions you will likely have for your immigration lawyer.  How Do Immigration Lawyers Charge?  If you are worried about the cost of using a lawyer for your immigration journey, know that they often work differently than other types of lawyers.

Your Guide To Receiving Compensatory Damages For A Personal Injury
Personal injury lawsuits can result in different types of damage that make up your total settlement amount. While punitive damages are awarded in cases where an injury was caused with intent or recklessness, compensatory damages will generally be what you receive for medical bills and non-monetary losses that you suffer. Here is what you need to know about what makes up your compensatory damages. Pain and Suffering The big category that everyone is familiar with is pain and suffering.

Essential Parts Of A Living Will
A living will is not the same thing as a standard will, but it is an essential tool with estate planning. If you are not familiar with this term but want to execute your estate plan properly, you should learn more about it. Here are some of the essential parts of a living will that you should know about as you start planning for the future. It Lets You Create Instructions for Medical Care

Plea Vs. Trial: Which To Choose When Facing Criminal Charges
You might end up facing some big decisions after the police arrest you for criminal charges, and among these decisions will be one that could affect a lot of different things. This decision is whether to choose a plea bargain or to go to trial. These are generally the two main options defendants have when facing charges, so which one should you choose? The best way to answer this is by looking at the pros and cons of each option.

Workplace Injuries: What If No One Saw Your Accident?
In many cases, when a workplace injury occurs there is typically another person nearby who witnesses the accident. At the very least, someone may be close enough to provide assistance immediately afterward even if they did not see the accident happen. However, there are times when an employee gets hurt at work and no one is there to witness it. You may wonder if you will be eligible for worker's compensation benefits if no one saw you get hurt.

Factors That Determine Child Custody Jurisdiction
For a court to rule on a child custody issue, the court must have jurisdiction over the child. Below are the major factors, as outlined in the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which determine which state has jurisdiction over a child. Home State Priority is usually given to the child's home state.  If the child is at least six months old, then the child's home state is the state where they have been living for the last six months prior to the instigation of the legal action (custody issue).

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My parents never wanted to talk about what would happen to their estate after they died, and we kids didn't exactly push them – we didn't want to think about them dying either. That was a big mistake though. When they eventually did pass away, and we were faced with a mess. Nothing was planned or allocated, and sorting it all out took forever and led to some heated arguments and hard feelings. I started a blog about estate planning to help other families avoid nightmares like ours. Death doesn't have to result in squabbling family members and court proceedings. All you have to do is plan ahead. I hope to use this blog to help you learn more.

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