Sheila Peterson

  • Going To Court For A DUI? Here's What You Can Do To Support Your Lawyer

    Are you preparing to go to court for a DUI case? There are a few things you can do to support your defense and your lawyer, which decreases the chances of you having to do jail time or pay a huge fine. The key is to prove that you're serious about refraining from drinking and driving again in the future. Write a Personalized Letter An excellent way to show the judge in your case that you're serious about staying sober while driving at any time in the future is to write a personalized letter addressed to the court.
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  • What Can And Can't A Prenuptial Agreement Protect?

    Prenuptial agreements are legal agreements designed to protect things like debts, property, assets and businesses in the event of a divorce. Basically, a prenuptial agreement defines who gets what in the event of a divorce. In 1983, the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, or APAA, was enacted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. This act was designed to govern prenuptial agreements. There are things that a prenuptial agreement can and cannot protect.
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  • What To Do If You Suspect You're Not The Biological Father Of Your Child

    In the 2012 documentary named Stories We Tell, former child star Sarah Polley reveals a lot of family secrets in such a dignified way that it doesn't come off at all like soap opera melodrama that its synopsis might lead you to expect. Although Sarah is an adult when she discovers that the man she has always considered to be her father isn't related to her biologically, it's clearly painful for every member of the family.
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  • Debts, Assets, Divorce And Community Property

    The division of the marital estate, which consists of debts and assets, depends greatly on whether or not you and your spouse live in a state that uses community property laws or in one that uses what's known as equitable distribution. There are only 9 states using the community property provisions, and if you are divorcing in one of these states it's in your best interest to understand what is meant by community property and how it affects your debt liability and property distribution.
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  • Is Workers Comp Automatically A Good Deal?

    The Workers Compensation insurance program (workers comp) is designed as a safety net to help workers recover and return to work. For injuries that can be fixed with a few days at home or in the hospital, it's an easy situation of having your medical bills paid for by worker's comp insurance and a portion of your pay delivered without having to go to work. Unfortunately, not all injuries are so convenient in their healing.
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  • Divorcing When Your Spouse Has Moved Out-Of-State: How Local Divorce Attorneys Figure In

    When you and your spouse are either estranged and distanced or your spouse has just moved out of state because of divorce proceedings, you need local divorce attorneys to handle your family court issues. This is a special circumstance, one which will require extra response time from your spouse as well as special legal expertise from your lawyer(s). Here is how your divorce and the dissolution of your marriage will probably be handled, as well as child placement and custody issues.
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  • Reasons Why Your Workers Comp Claim Might Have Been Denied

    If you were recently injured at work, then a workers comp claim is a very useful tool. However, if your claim was denied, then you might be confused about exactly why that happened. Thankfully, by correcting your claim, you can dispute the denial and resubmit your claim. To help you get a better idea of what went wrong the first time around, here are four common reasons why workers comp claims are denied:
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  • 3 Tips For Filing A Breach Of Contract Lawsuit

    In a criminal case, charges are typically brought forth by the county or municipality after a person is charged with a crime, and the defendant faces possible legal consequences. Civil lawsuits are quite different-- anyone can file a civil lawsuit against an individual or company, and if a person wins their case, the other party will be required to pay monetary damages. Civil lawsuits are often brought forth when there is a breach of contract.
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  • A Pain In The Neck: The Truth About Whiplash

    Did your car get rear-ended during a minor car accident? Are you feeling a little sore after a collision? You may write off a small amount of pain as normal. However, it is important to understand that even the simplest car accidents can cause devastating injuries. One of the most common injuries is whiplash. Whiplash is a neck injury that stems from sudden, rapid neck movement. This frequently occurs during all types of automobile accidents.
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  • Injuries And Homeowners Insurance

    If a person is injured on your property and you hear from their team of personal injury lawyers as a result, you might be feeling a little nervous. But relax -- in most cases your homeowners insurance will cover you. Third party claims like these, in which another person's lawyers seek compensation from your insurance company, are usually covered by your homeowners insurance. It will cover the injured person's medical bills up to the limit of your policy.
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