2015

  • Self Defense And "Stand Your Ground" Defenses: What You Can Learn From Two Famous Cases

    A successful self-defense defense requires evidence that you weren't able to retreat and avoid the threat, you only used force necessary to meet the threat, and you stopped when the threat was over. Stand-your-ground laws do not require you to retreat when facing a threat, are more liberal about the amount of force that can be used, and expand coverage to meeting a life threatening situation with force anywhere you have a legal right to be (as long as you aren't engaged in an illegal activity).
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  • Can You Still Apply For Disability Benefits With A Poor Medical Treatment History?

    The Social Security Administration, or SSA, places a great deal of importance on your medical records when evaluating whether or not you qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits. If you have been unable to receive medical treatment due to financial problems or other reasons, your chances of receiving disability can be impacted. However, it is still possible. Here are some options for improving the likelihood you can still get benefits.
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  • Law Tips: Tips For Your Business Partnership Agreement

    You've always wanted to start a business, and you are finally seizing that opportunity with the help of your partner. You may want to make sure you do everything right because business partnerships are somewhat similar to a marriage: everything must be in sync. The following guide will show you a few things to consider when drafting up a business partnership agreement. What The Agreement Should Include It might be helpful to first--before you and your business partner get started with this agreement--understand what both you and your partner expect out of your partnership.
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  • Should You Set Up A No-Contest Clause In Your Will?

    Even the closest of families can experience in-fighting and disputes about inheritances after a loved one passes away. If you want to make sure that no family member contests your will because he or she feels entitled to more, then a no-contest clause in your will might be the answer. Here are a few things to know about this unique addition to your will. Your Beneficiary Loses Out In A Contest
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  • 4 Reasons You Should Have A Prenuptial Agreement

    Falling in love with someone and choosing to get married can be a very fun experience, but if you have considerable assets it is important to think about your best interests before tying the knot. A prenuptial agreement can be a good thing for both you and your future spouse if it is done properly and agreed upon by both parties. Your family law attorney can draw up the prenuptial agreement in advance to your wedding.
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  • Estate Planning Made Simple

    As you get older, it becomes more important for you to plan for when you pass on, especially if you have children. To make this process a little less difficult in regards to your estate planning, you can take these steps. Determine How to Divide Your Assets One of the most important things to consider when planning for life after you are gone is who gets what. Now, this may cause a lot of controversy and debate within your family, which is why you should approach this topic as calmly as possible.
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  • 2 Reasons To Hire A Divorce Attorney

    A divorce attorney can be your best resource for making sure that your divorce goes smoothly, mostly because he or she can provide you with assistance both during and after a divorce. You should hire a divorce attorney because he or she can provide mediation services and help make sure that your ex follows through with the terms of the divorce.  Provide Mediation Services Mediation services are one of the easiest ways to get through a divorce process, although it will require that you and your spouse are on decent terms.
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  • Five Non-Drivers That Could Be at Fault for Your Car Accident

    You may need the help of a lawyer if a car accident leaves you injured. If you weren't at fault, you will need to secure payment for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from someone. Usually this is the insurance of the at-fault driver, but what if there is no other at-fault driver? There could be many others at fault, depending on the circumstances of the accident, and your lawyer can help you get the amount you deserve from each of them.
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  • 3 Things That People Do To Harm Their Chances Of Getting Custody Of Their Children

    Divorce is a stressful time for anyone. It can be especially difficult if you have children and there is a custody battle. Unfortunately, some parents do things that lessen their chances of obtaining custody of their children. Here are a couple things you should avoid doing when fighting a custody battle.     1. Abandonment It is very important that you don't show any kind of abandonment. For example, if you are your spouse were fighting and you decided to leave for a good amount of time, this could be seen as abandonment; especially if you knew that the situation was dangerous for the children.
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  • When Can You Handle Your Own Personal Injury Claim?

    Personal injury claims are not something that many people think to take on themselves. The assumption made by many people is that successful personal injury claims are initiated and coordinated exclusively by personal injury lawyers. In reality, while some claims are best left to the professionals, there are other claims that can be handled by a diligent and organized lay person. Knowing when is an acceptable time to make your own claim can help you collect your award in as inexpensive a way as possible.
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