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Deciding On Spousal Support

No matter which side you are on, spousal support is something that will need to be taken care of during a divorce. Something must be decided about spousal support, yet, where are you to begin? What are you going to do to resolve this issue of spousal...

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Been Dismissed? Is a Compromise Agreement the Solution?

If you are looking to settle a statutory claim, such as one for unfair dismissal, according to the Employment Rights Act 1996 (as well as other legislation), there are only 3 ways to do this Oh dear, this sounds like a whole bumph of legal jargon ab...

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A Conveyancing Solicitors Guide to Selling Your Home

Selling your home can be one of life's most stressful events, whether it is a freehold house or leasehold flat. It also involves what is probably the most expensive financial transaction you will ever carry out. You will need conveyancing solici...

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Are Prank Calls Legal in the UK & Ireland?

That's the question many pranksters are asking, especially given the recent rise in celebrities such as Russell Brand appearing in the media for prank calling offenses. Information on the legality of making prank calls is very confusing, mainly...

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Roe v. Wade

Roe v. Wade by: 4LawSchool.com Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), is one of Supreme Court's most popular and controversial rulings. This article provides a summary of this decision. Facts: The great state of Texas had a law which made it ill...

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Quadriplegia: Victims Seeking Legal Help

Quadriplegia: Victims Seeking Legal Help by: Carla Ballatan Don’t stay forever pitying a relative, friend or acquaintance who suffers from quadriplegia, a form of spinal cord injury. They are one of the 10,000 Americans who suffer from spinal ...

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Social security disability: appeal early, appeal often

Virtually all attorneys encounter clients who are eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Regrettably, few tell their clients about these benefits. It is crucial to begin the application process right away since it c...

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Lawsuit Loans. No Risk Loans

A relatively new source of financing is now available for both individuals and business owners. It is called lawsuit financing, often referred to as lawsuit loans or lawsuit funding. But these are not loans because the money does not have to be paid ...

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Personal Injuries Resulting in Wrongful Death Cases

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the decedent was killed as a result of the negligence (or other liability) on the part of the defendants), and that the surviving dependents or beneficiaries are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the de...

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How Adoption Works.

In order to adopt a child you must be over 21 years of age and the child must be under the age of 18. If it is to be a joint application to adopt you must be married or in a civil partnership. If you are unmarried only one person can be the adopter. ...

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