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Getting Married? 4 Things To Know About Premarital Agreements

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With the average age of when people first get married going up, more and more people are entering marriage with assets and debts, which is why one should consider having a premarital, or prenuptial agreement in place before signing a marriage document. This will help protect the best interests of both parties if the marriage doesn't last. You Have to Fully Disclose Your Assets If you want to enter into a prenuptial agreement, you are going to have to fully disclose your assets in the document.

3 September 2019

5 Common Divorce Mistakes You Don't Want To Make

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If you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce, you are probably feeling many different emotions right now. Divorce is stressful and difficult for everyone involved. However, if you make certain mistakes during the process, it can make your situation even worse. Here are some common divorce mistakes that you should avoid at all costs. Letting Your Emotions Take Over It is understandable that you feel angry, sad and betrayed.

26 July 2019

3 Common Signs Of Workplace Disability Discrimination

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) expressly prohibits discrimination in the workplace on the basis of a disability. If you have any type of disability, you have the right to equal opportunities at work and your employer is responsible for making reasonable accommodations to allow you to do your job. Unfortunately, while this may be a federal law, disability discrimination still occurs in the workplace, which is illegal. If you suspect that you're being discriminated against because you have a disability, it is a good idea to hire a disability discrimination attorney to assist you in filing the proper complaints.

21 June 2019

Negligence Laws Help Determine Who Is At Fault In Car Accidents

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Whenever a car accident occurs, one of the key things all parties involved will try to figure out is who is at fault for causing the accident. Whoever is found to be the at-fault driver will be the one responsible for paying for the damages through his or her car insurance, and that is why it is vital to figure this out when settling a car accident. To determine who is at fault, you can look at the evidence available from the accident scene; however, negligence laws also play a role in this too.

27 May 2019

3 Unfortunate Ways People Get Charged With Receiving Stolen Property

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You can walk the line and stay within the law as a good citizen and still find yourself in some pretty prickly situations if you're not careful. This is especially true when it comes to unknowingly possessing stolen goods or property. Every day, people who have no idea they have something in their possession that is stolen get in trouble with the law, so they have to have a good defense attorney help them out.

16 April 2019

Don't Be Afraid To Highlight These Bothersome Examples Of Male Chauvinism At Work

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Even if you're the lowest-paid person at a company, you have the right to work in an environment without being harassed. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is a problem in many workplaces, and it doesn't always fit the traditional definition of unwanted touching or sexual advances. There are other examples of sexual harassment that may seem a little more covert, but are still unhealthy. Male chauvinism is an example of sexual harassment because it can make you feel uncomfortable and because it's based around gender.

19 March 2019

The Ovarian Cancer And Talcum Powder Connection

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For decades, mothers used baby powder on their children in between diaper changes to keep them dry. Women had no qualms using what they thought was a safe product made by a trusted name in childcare health and beauty aids. Many women used talcum powder themselves for their feminine hygiene needs as well. Unfortunately, talcum powder is not as safe as it was assumed to be. Here is what you should know about this product.

12 February 2019

Reasons That You Don't Want To Get Pregnant When You're Thinking About Divorce

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If you're a married woman who has begun to think about divorcing your husband, you may have already met with a local divorce attorney and discussed the next steps that you need to take. Depending on the nature of your relationship with your spouse, you may continue to have a sexual relationship during this time. It's highly important, in such a scenario, for you to take steps to avoid becoming pregnant.

6 January 2019

Was Your Workers Comp Claim Denied? Key Reasons Why That May Happen

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If you've never filed a workers comp claim before, you might wonder about how the process can be expected to go. You might assume that, since you were injured at work, it's a slam-dunk and you won't have anything to worry about. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. There are some situations where a workers compensation claim may be denied. In those cases, it's in your best interest to hire workers compensation attorney services to help you fight it.

26 November 2018

Important Workers Compensation Factors To Review

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When you experience a work-related injury, it can be an event that has profound impacts on your finances and your quality of life. While many workers are protected by workers compensation coverage, individuals often fail to take full advantage of this coverage due to an inaccurate understanding of it. Workers Compensation Coverage Can Apply To Injuries That Occur Away From The Business Workers will often assume that their injuries must occur while they are physically at the business to be covered.

10 October 2018