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Cities with the Lowest Divorce Rates
Divorce in America is a common occurrence. In fact, some statistics put the odds of getting divorced versus staying together at an even 50/50. However, there are myriad factors that help determine...
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Domestic Violence: It can Happen to Anyone, But what can you do?
People who have experienced domestic violence often describe feelings of hopelessness, isolation and of being trapped, which is why it’s so important to realise that there is help and support available...
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A Significant Factor in Custody Determinations
Parent’s Willingness to Encourage and Facilitate Relationship Between Child and Other Parent is a Significant Factor in Custody Determinations (NY Family Law) In New York, the adjudication of custody...
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What is contentious probate and what does it mean to me?
Frances Jacobs from Edward Hands and Lewis Contentious Probate claims are one of the biggest areas of litigation and put simply, are claims challenging the validity of a will when the testator passes...
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Getting Financial Condition in Order before Filing for Divorce
(Family law in Florida, United States and generally) Divorce may bring to you a blend of both emotional and financial worry. All of a sudden you may find yourself alone with all the burdens. However,...
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Why do we keep rushing Divorce?
Since the 1970s divorce rates have risen dramatically this not only subconsciously efftcs those around us, but it also destroys us financially as a nation. It’s not unheard of happy couples going their...
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What Is Misdemeanor And How Many Types It Has?
Misdemeanors in a Nutshell Misdemeanors refer to less considerable kinds of criminal acts that are recognized and punishable by typical legal or lawful systems across the globe. However and still, the...
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Divorce is Destroying us as a nation!
According to the Office for National Statistics, there were over 117,588 divorces in England and Wales in 2011. The effects for the numerous families involved in a divorce can be both emotionally and...
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No Such Thing As Common Law Marriage?
Couples who live together and avoid the hen/stag do, white dress, wedding cake and all the other trimmings associated with getting married, are calling for the law to be clearer. Many cohabiting...
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New Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill May Extend Dreamers Act to Those...
During the 2012 president election, President Obama received an incredible amount of support from both young and older generation Latino voters, who voted for a second term of office for the president...
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Collecting the Debts of the Deceased
(US law/generally) The death of a loved one is a very difficult time for family members. So when debt collectors attempt to collect on a deceased person’s debt from family members, it can be very...
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Five Tips: How to Search for a Lawyer for Your Family
From time to time, everyone needs a lawyer. In most situations , that time is an inopportune one. It brings with it a lot of stress, and the last thing you want to do is comb through directories in an...
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The Filibuster That Killed SB5
Were you watching? At one point, almost 200,000 people were. Senator Wendy Davis, a member of the Democratic party, began what was meant to be a 13 hour long filibuster in order to stop Senate Bill 5;...
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London – the divorce capital of the world?
In 2012, London cemented its reputation as the “divorce capital of the world”. A review by the Law Commission concluded that family law in the UK was perceived to be more generous than it is in other...
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Dealing with Probate – What you need to know
Emma Fuller By Emma Fuller We understand that some people are nervous of approaching Solicitors if they need help with Probate as there are concerns of the costs. However, not everyone charges in the...
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5 Key Takeaways from the Florida Alimony Law Debate
1. Alimony will be changing – Whether it is this year, next year, or several years after, it is a given that an overhaul will be enacted for alimony in Florida. In the prior decade the alimony statutes...
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Rules that a Collection...
A recent case, Hooks v. Forman, Holt, Eliades & Ravin, LLC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that a collection letter violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”)...
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U.S. Consumer Bureau Plans to Crackdown on Abusive Debt Collectors
(First published at http://www.westopdebtcollectors.com/blog/us-consumer-bureau-plans-to-crackdown-on-abusive-debt-collectors.html) There are more than 4,500 collection firms in the United States....
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I was never married – what parental rights do I have?
Faye Remnant from Edward Hands and Lewis By Faye Remnant The legal rights and responsibilities of mothers and fathers are known as ‘parental responsibility’. The most important duties of someone with...
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What Are The Laws Relating To Abortion In Australia
(Guest post) Abortion is a complicated issue that understandably, has led to some complicated laws around the world. In Australia, abortion laws are governed on a state by state basis, though abortion...
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