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Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas

Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas by: Scott Morgan This article provides a brief overview on Texas law concerning post-divorce alimony in Texas. Laws differ from state to state and individual circumstances vary, so you should consult with a qualifie...

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Divorce and Uncle Sam Top 10 Things You Should Know When Filing Your Taxes

If you’ve recently divorced or separated from your spouse, here are a few things you should know for the upcoming tax season:1.What is my filing status? (Married, Single, Head of Household)Marital standing at year end determines your filing status ...

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Mechanic\'s Liens and Attorneys Fees

Based on California LawOur office is commonly asked whether a contractor who files an action to foreclose on a mechanics lien can recover his attorneys fees against the owner of the property if he prevails at trial. There is a distinction in the type...

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Personal Injury Awards and Divorce.

Accidents and injury caused by them are traumatic and can be life changing. Fortunately however our legal system will usually ensure that financial compensation by way of damages is recoverable by someone injured in an accident that was not their fau...

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Is Reinstating The Draft Such a Bad Idea?

The idea of reinstating a military draft in the United States has been a topic of discussion for several decades. In recent years, calls for its reinstatement have been fueled by a variety of factors including rising tensions with North Korea, China ...

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Accident Claims & Pursuit of Justice

Accident Claims & Pursuit of Justice by: Wensley McKenney Many victims of Personal Injury have accident claim’s which can be pursued in civil court to recover monetary damages caused by the negligent acts of another. Unfortunately, the playing...

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Qualified Personal Residence Trust

An Overview The Qualified Personal Residence Trust (often referred to by its acronym, "QPRT") can be an effective estate planning technique for a high net worth individual. The concept is simple: the owner of a personal residence transfers it to a tr...

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Seatbelts a Life Saver or a Taker

Seatbelts definitely save lives. Some of them have a locking feature which is truly amazing because you can pull it out all the way and let it pull back. You can also lock it and it’ll not slide out until it's been pulled back all the way agai...

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The Budget 2005 & Inheritance Tax: Has the Chancellor Done Enough?

Introduction The Governments economic objective is to build a strong economy and a fair society, where there is opportunity and security for all." So reads the opening statement of the Labour Governments 2005 Budget. But the word fair is wide off the...

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Sex Offenses Are Complicated Legal Issues

Being accused of a sex offense is an issue to be approached with seriousness. No matter what may have occurred, if you are accused of a sex offense, you should immediately seek an attorney with expertise in the area. Often, lawyers understand the ted...

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