Deciding On A Guardian For Your Child

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Most parents realize the importance of choosing a guardian for their child. If something should happen to you, having a guardianship plan in place will ensure your child is cared for. However, many parents put this part of estate planning off because they cannot decide who should be appointed. For some help with that, read on. If You Don't Decide  Even though it's only natural for parents to want the best possible guardian, making a choice, any choice, is important.

29 June 2022

When Neighbors Refuse To Pay For Property Damage, Legal Action Is An Option

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Fortunately, property lines can make establishing who is at fault for damage easy, but when it comes to structures like fences or overhanging trees on the property, the line of responsibility may be blurred. So, neighbors cannot always come to an amicable agreement to pay for property damage on their own. If you believe your neighbor is at fault for damage to your property, learn what you can do. Ask Again

12 May 2022

What Do Personal Injury Attorneys Want To See In Cases?

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If you believe you have an argument for an injury claim or lawsuit, you'll probably also want to hire the services of a personal injury law firm—such as Siben & Siben LLP. Personal injury attorneys, however, will want to pursue cases they feel are good uses of their time. Every personal injury lawyer will have a slightly different view of what makes a case viable, but there are usually some commonalities.

29 March 2022

Understanding Truck Accidents Caused By Brake Failure

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If you are involved in a truck accident, it's crucial you consult a truck accident attorney to help you retrieve fair damages. Many truck accidents are normally a result of brake failure. The following are some major causes of brake failure and the parties that are liable for the resulting truck accident. Poorly Manufactured Brakes In rare cases, brake failure could result from poorly designed breaks. Many cases of brake failure involve poorly manufactured breaks.

23 February 2022

Child Custody: Know Your Main Options

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Divorcing parents may face a bewildering array of child custody choices. It's best to be prepared with a good understanding of the two main types of custody. When it comes to minor-aged children, parents need to know how legal custody differs from physical custody. Legal Custody  Legal custody has nothing to do with which house the child sleeps in and everything to do with overall parental responsibility. You might consider legal custody to mean the usual ways almost all parents are responsible for their children.

13 January 2022

What's New And What Remains The Same With Spousal Support

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Some may be under the impression that spousal support (alimony, maintenance) is no longer a part of divorces today. That is an incorrect assumption. However, the spousal support of old continues only in part. Read on and find out more. Why Spousal Support Is Needed The reason for spousal support is, surprisingly, unchanged over time. Even when you know that many couples often must work outside of the home to survive financially, inequity in spousal income still exists.

22 November 2021

Why Child Endangerment Is An Aggravating Factor With A DUI

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When you are charged with a DUI, the severity of your sentencing and whether you will be charged with a felony or a misdemeanor will be based on aggravating factors. One example of an aggravating factor is when you are charged with a DUI with a minor present. This is often considered a violation of a child endangerment law. Child Endangerment Laws One of the characteristics of child endangerment law is that you may not place your child in a situation where they will be more likely to suffer harm as a result of your actions.

25 October 2021