If you are injured in an accident, the negligent party should compensate you for your actual injury as well as other incidental losses such as lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and many others. It's good to understand what all these things mean so that you can better negotiate with them. For example, when it comes to health-related compensation; here are some of the components that should be included in your settlement:
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If you are going through a divorce and you have a criminal past, you may be wondering if and how your criminal past will affect your divorce. The reality is that, in many cases, criminal histories don't impact divorce proceedings or outcomes. However, it's also possible for your criminal past to torpedo your divorce. Here are three factors that may determine whether your past brushes with the law will affect your divorce:
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Grandparents aren't legally obligated to take care of their grandchildren. As a grandparent, however, you obviously love your grandkids and wouldn't want them to suffer just because their parents can't take care of them. Here are three ways in which you can legally take care of your grandkids:
Adoption
You are free to adopt your grandkids just as you are free to adopt any other kid who is up for adoption.
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In the not too distant past, an unhappy couple had a number of choices if they wanted to get a "quickie" divorce. These types of quick divorces are pretty much a thing of the past, but if you are willing to "reside" in some places or fly to another country, there are still some variations of quickie divorces available. Read on to learn more about the places where you can still get unhitched relatively quickly.
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More than 90 percent of all state-presented cases are resolved in plea bargains. For this reason, if you've been charged with a DUI, you shouldn't be shocked if this is your outcome. While a plea might seem like an easier option when compared to a trial, make sure you understand the decision to accept an offer should be one that is well thought out, as there are real consequences.
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