Law

  • Considering Becoming a Surrogate Mother? Important Things to Consider

    For many women, becoming a mother is a lifelong dream, yet many women can't realize that dream on their own. Whether it's a result of infertility or because of health-related complications, if a woman in your life is unable to become pregnant, you may be considering becoming a surrogate for her. Before you make the decision to become a surrogate mother, you need to do some serious thinking. While being able to provide someone you love with a baby is unquestionably amazing, there are a lot of things that need to be considered.
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  • Financial Safety Nets For Veterans In Dire Health

    Veterans can leave the military after a lot of physical and mental stress, which can make transitioning to a civilian life difficult. In some cases, the pain and anguish could get in the way of finding a legitimate job or maintaining a job, even if you're the best performer around. If you're feeling your productivity dwindle, don't try to wait it off; explore your options now by considering a few financial safety nets that could secure your future.
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  • What To Do After Getting Hurt On The Job

    If you have become injured while on the job, you may wonder how to collect money while you are unable to work. Many people will fill out workers' compensation paperwork to help pay for medical expenses and lost wages. Here is a summary of what you need to do to get yourself enrolled, what benefits you will receive, and what you will need to do if you are denied benefits. Get Medical Care
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  • Four Reasons For Estate Planning Versus Writing A Will

    Estate planning has certain advantages over a legal will, and you need to understand how they will benefit you and your family. Everyone should have a last will and testament, so surviving loved ones can understand exactly what your wishes were in the event of your death. This includes non-financial wishes, such as whether you want to be buried or cremated; but estate planning goes beyond the scope of a simple will.
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  • Why You Should Choose To Get A Living Trust

    Over the past few years, the probate process has been gaining in popularity at the expense of living trusts. This is mainly because a number of states, such as New Jersey and New York, have opted for simplification, thus making this process less daunting for those who are trying to take possession of their inheritance. While there is no indication that this trend will end anytime soon, it's important to understand that living trusts can still be used in certain situations involving estate.
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  • Not Sure You're Ready For A Divorce? 5 Things You Should Consider Before Choosing A Legal Separation

    You're facing marital problems. Now you're trying to decide whether divorce or legal separation is the next step you should take. While legal separation is an option that's available to you, it might not be your best option. Before you decide on a separation, you should sit down and discuss the matter with a divorce attorney. There are some drawbacks attached to legal separation. Here are just a few of the potential drawbacks that you might want to consider.
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  • How To Determine Your Homes Property Lines

    When you buy a home, you probably don't worry much about your property lines. You see the fence that separates your home from your neighbor's and it doesn't concern you. However, there may come a point when there is a boundary line dispute when one of you starts a home remodeling project or you decide to work on your yard. If this occurs, you need to know where your property lines are.
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  • What You Should Know About Child Custody Cases

    If you are getting divorced and are trying to get custody, either sole or shared, there are some things you should know first. These things pertain to winning your case and offer helpful advice through each stage of the child custody process. Family law is a complicated area of law and one that should not be taken lightly. Never Use Your Children as Leverage One of the most important things to watch out for in the beginning of your case is to never attempt to use your children as leverage, or let your spouse do so.
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  • 4 Things To Do Before Starting The Divorce Process

    Divorce is common in the United States. In fact, somewhere between 40 and 50 percent of marriages in the US end in divorce. Divorces can run the gamut from being easy and amicable to drawn out and acrimonious. The process of divorce can also lead to complicated financial and emotional situations as a couple attempts to unravel their shared lives. Before starting the divorce process there are a few things that a couple can do to help ensure that the divorce goes smoothly.
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  • Work Credits And Social Security Disability Benefits

    When you apply for Social Security disability, your work history will be carefully scrutinized by the Social Security Administration. Part of the eligibility requirements for disability benefits is that you have worked a certain amount. Before applying for benefits, here are a few things you need to know about your work credits and benefits.  Work Credits As you work, you earn work credits. The work credits are the product of your earnings being converted.
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