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Divorce While Pregnant? It May Be Your Best Option In These Situations

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When most couples get pregnant, they’re excited and think of growing closer as a couple as they add to their family. This isn’t always the case, unfortunately, and a pregnancy can lead to issues that make you wonder if staying together in the best course of action. While emotions can run high because of the stress that often accompanies being pregnant, you should always try to calmly assess the situation to determine if you should stay together or think about divorcing.…

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Potential Injuries During Trick-Or-Treat Nights

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If you will be trick-or-treating on Halloween, then you should be aware of the risks of injuries common on such nights. Here are some of those risks and what you may have to prove to hold a homeowner liable for them. Burn Injuries There are two main things that can trigger burn injuries during a typical trick-or-treat night – candles and electrical decorations. For example, an outdoor candle can get knocked over and cause a fire outbreak.…

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Looking For A Career After Your Divorce? Why You Should Become A Court Reporter

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If you’ve spent the majority of your life as an at-home caregiver, and you’re facing a divorce, you’re going to need a way to support yourself. Make sure you choose a job that will provide you with the income and benefits you need. It’s also important that you choose a job that will be something you can enjoy doing on a daily basis. If you haven’t thought about a career in court reporting, you need to.…

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Occupational Hazards: Why And How You Can Sue

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Many jobs have occupational hazards. The people that work these jobs know that going into them. So, how can you sue your employer for an occupational-related health problem? What are some conditions that allow you to file such a lawsuit? Why should you sue? The answers to these questions follow. It Does Not Matter What You Know or Do Not Know About Occupational Hazards This may come as quite the surprise, but it does not matter what you know or do not know about the hazards involved in your line of work.…

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Tips For A Quick Divorce

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It may sound unreal, but you can go through divorce much quicker than pessimists say. When things go slow, many advocate it’s the divorce attorney. But things aren’t quite like this. The divorce attorney is just proceeding the way you advise and instruct him or her. If you want a legal split-up with no impediments, you will need to be willing to put forth effort and compromise. No counselor can dictate how fast the entire process goes.…

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Is it Possible to File a Lawsuit Anonymously?

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The law generally requires plaintiffs to file lawsuits using their real names, because defendants have the right to face and respond to their accusers. However, there are times when filing a lawsuit anonymously is necessary to prevent further harm from befalling the plaintiff (e.g. retaliation from defendant). Whether you’ll be able to file the suit using a pseudonym depends on the laws in your state and other factors. Here’s what you need to know.…

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Staying Safe When Divorce Involves Abuse

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When it’s time to get yourself out of a bad situation, taking a slow, careful, and well-thought-out approach is vital. Everything you do when you are suffering from spousal abuse could put you or your children in danger, so read on for some tips to stay safe while you untie the knot that holds you to an abusive spouse. Plan Your Escape Don’t try to leave an abusive situation on your own; you will need some support from friends and family members.…

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Disadvantages Of Not Having Legal Representation During A Divorce

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Going through a divorce is much like any other business transaction, only with more emotion attached. The goal of a divorce is to end a marriage and leave all parties in the fairest situation as possible. To do this as easily and smoothly as possible, you need to work with a good attorney to ensure all loose ends are tied up. Some people choose to divorce without contacting a law firm to hire an attorney.…

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Why Having A Child Custody Lawyer Is So Important

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Whether you are going through the legal process of a divorce, or you have simply split up with the other parent of your child, you will want to consider retaining a child custody lawyer. While you certainly do have the option to represent yourself in a child custody and visitation case, you might not like the stress it puts you under or the results that you get. Check out the following reasons why having a lawyer can help you.…

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How To Deal With The Pressure Of Being In A Jury Room

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Jury duty is one of those responsibilities that American citizens must perform. This responsibility is something that you should take seriously. Justice depends on the quality of jurors who sit on a trial. Read on to find out how to deal with the pressure of being in a jury room. How Voting Can Get You On The List For jury selection, potential jurors are chosen randomly from a list. The jury pool comes from citizens’ names on the registered voters list.…

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