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Child Custody: What Age Can The Child Decide?
It is never easy to experience or go through separation or divorce, but it can be even harder when it comes to child custody. Who should be the retaining parent? When will the live-out parent visit the child? Why not let the child decide? If only life were that simple. Unfortunately and alluding to the…
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How Bankruptcy Could Affect Your Spouse (UK)
Filing for bankruptcy can be confusing and stressful enough for a single person, let alone a married one – married applicants often worry about how the process might affect their partner. Below, we’ll give a quick overview of how declaring bankruptcy when married could affect your spouse. Joint Property In England and Wales, anything acquired…
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What To Do If The Other Parent Won’t Return My Child?
1. Ensure the Child’s Safety The most important thing in this situation is that the child is not in danger. If the other parent does not have parental responsibility with the child, you can get the police involved. By default, the mother has parental responsibility automatically as they are listed on the child’s birth certificate.…
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How to pay for a lawyer in the US
Paying for legal advice in the US can be expensive. Here are some tips on how it works. According to Thervo.com, the average cost of attorneys in the US is between $100-$300 per hour. An “attorney’s fee” is a term often used in the U.S. in reference to the compensation for legal services performed by…
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Common legal jargon explained A-E
Lawyers use big words. Let’s dive in and figure out what the heck some of them mean! Acquittal A finding by a judge or jury that a defendant is not guilty. An acquittal signifies that a prosecutor failed to prove his or her case beyond a reasonable doubt, not that a defendant is innocent. Affidavit…
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5 Steps To Pick The Best Lawyer
Is it time to hire the “Best Lawyer”. Sounds easy? Read on to see our 5 tips. Here Is 5 Tips On How To Pick The Best Lawyer Step 1 – Create The List Of Lawyers From All The Available Resources Personal Referrals: Speak to your close relatives, friends, co-workers, neighbors, or anyone you trust.Bar…