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How to prevent Identity Theft -
Glyn Norman (37) 
Identity theft is a growing problem, not just in the USA, but worldwide. Every week it seems there is a new story about some corporation that has lost a laptop containing important client information including Social Security Numbers. If it happens to you, it’s a disaster than can take years to... ( added 1 year 71 days ago.) |
What to Look for in a Special Needs Trust -
Michael Goldstein, Esq. (493) 
Parents of children with special needs face unique and often troubling obstacles when attempting to financially plan for the future. Most often, these parents substantially rely on supplemental security income (SSI) benefits through the Social Security Administration, which helps to pay for... ( added 1 year 93 days ago.) |
Wording For Last Will And Testament -
Stephen Best (273) 
Writing your own Last Will And Testament is fairly easy. No specific wording for Last Will And Testament is required just as there is not a specific format required. While specific words are not required, there are several wording requirements. First, it must be stated clearly in the statement... ( added 1 year 94 days ago.) |
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Five More Rules For Negotiating Like A Pro -
Mary Greenwood (49) 
1. Get A reality check. What Is It Worth?
Whether it is a car, a raise at work, a house, a pedigreed dog or a collectible on eBay, you need to know what it is worth before you start the negotiation. You also need to set a spending or buying limit before you begin the negotiation. If you are... ( added 1 year 309 days ago.) |
Divorce and Rowing to Emotional Recovery -
Colin Kennedy (17) 
Divorce and Rowing to Emotional Recovery
Late summer of '92. Bent over, arms on knees, resting, trying to recover from a long hard row against the tidal current. Pleased with this not-so-easy accomplishment. Too bad there wasn't an audience, someone to do the clapping, to deliver accolades.... ( added 2 years 164 days ago.) |
Child Custody Agreement and Taxes -
Jean Mahserjian (193) 
A child custody agreement can have serious implications on your tax filing and your taxes overall. This issue should be addressed with your attorney or with your accountant while you are going through the process of negotiating or litigating child custody or a divorce agreement. Waiting until... ( added 2 years 203 days ago.) |
IDENTITY THEFT is a Growing White Collar Crime in America…. Are you safe? And how do you know? -
James Decker (20) 
IDENTITY THEFT is a Growing White Collar Crime in America…. Are you safe? And how do you know? In our society there are many things that can turn your world upside down instantly and not being prepared makes things 10 times worse. It’s unfortunate that we must protect ourselves from legal... ( added 2 years 248 days ago.) |
Child Support Enforcement and Federal Criminal Law -
Jean Mahserjian (193) 
Child support enforcement is a growing area of family law. Once child support has been ordered by a Court, or agreed upon by two parents, it is not always smooth sailing. Although we hear a lot about "deadbeat parents" (and there are both moms and dads who are deadbeats), the overwhelming... ( added 2 years 262 days ago.) |
10 Tips for Winning at Custody -
Jean Mahserjian (193) 
Winning at Custody is one of the most difficult issues parents confront in divorce. In many cases, both parents want custody and are willing to spend whatever it takes to win. Unfortunately, more than any other issue in divorce, to win at custody means that you have to be willing to prove your... ( added 2 years 267 days ago.) |
Prenuptial Agreements: The Deal Breaker? -
New York Family Lawyer (160) 
So you’re toying with the idea of getting married? Maybe somebody has mentioned a Prenuptial Agreement (Prenupt) or maybe you’ve never thought of it before. Regardless, just as you’re an educated consumer you might also want to take a look at the advantages of having a prenuptual agreement... ( added 2 years 288 days ago.) |
What are the Differences between Mediation and Negotiation? -
- Mary Greenwood (49) 
Negotiation: The parties agree to work with each other to resolve a dispute. Mediation: The parties agree to work with a facilitator or mediator to resolve a dispute. Negotiation: The parties always meet with each other. Mediation: A mediator may meet with both parties jointly or meet... ( added 26 days 17 hours ago.) |
You Don't Have To Be Right To Settle: How To Negotiate Like A Pro -
- Mary Greenwood (49) 
What are the three words we want to hear the most, even more than "I love you?" We love to hear those magic words, "You are right." For some people, this is even harder to say than "I love you." And if you say, "You are absolutely right," that is even better. When someone says, "It is the... ( added 26 days 17 hours ago.) |
How Bail Bonds Work -
Tonya Rynerson (408) 
Without bail bonds, people who have been arrested are kept in jail until arraignment and possibly until trial. Arraignment is the hearing when the defendant is brought in front of a judge to hear the charges. While arraignment may be “only" three business days away, sometimes less, this can mean... ( added 1 year 36 days ago.) |
Why You Need A Living Trust -
Donovan Baldwin (2,865) 
You may have heard of a living trust, but maybe you think that only rich people need or can create such a thing. Actually, a living trust is relatively easy to create, and there are very valid reasons why you and I should consider creating one. A living trust effectively empowers your designated... ( added 1 year 87 days ago.) |
Making A Shareholders' Agreement - Checklist -
RichardC (2,385) 
You should consider a shareholders' agreement as a "pre-nuptial" agreement. You are trying to reach a consensus in advance of a possible breakdown in the relationship. 1 in 3 marriages fail and the failure rate for business is much higher. Negotiating with your business partners ought to be a lot... ( added 1 year 93 days ago.) |
California Bankruptcy Attorney: Filing Bankruptcy Without an Attorney...Should You? -
Mark Markus (21)   Mark Markus 
To file a bankruptcy case without an attorney in California, or in any State for that matter, is simply not advisable. Is it possible? Sure.
Prior to October 17, 2005, many individuals filed for bankruptcy without the assistance of an attorney, frequently using paralegals or "petition... ( added 2 years 22 days ago.) |
Should You Take A Lie Detector Test? -
Steve Gillman (8,978) 
Is the standard lie detector test (also known as the polygraph) reliable? Should you be concerned about taking a polygraph test? Let's start with a true story.
The FBI gives agent applicants a lie detector test before hiring them. After 9/11, their polygraph failure rate went to 50%. Did liars... ( added 2 years 42 days ago.) |
California Child Support Laws, Golden State -
Holcy (120) 
Both parents have a legal duty to provide financial support for their children. In California, as in most other states, the court may order either or both parents to make regular child support payments that cover a child's living and medical expenses.
California’s child support agency is... ( added 2 years 93 days ago.) |
Selling Solar to Your Utility – Interconnection Agreements -
SolarMan (453) 
In many states, homeowners and businesses can now sell solar panel energy to utilities. Doing so requires an interconnection agreement with your local utility.
Lowering Your Utility Bill
In a majority of states, homeowners using solar can take advantage of a concept known as net metering.... ( added 2 years 109 days ago.) |
Questions To Ask A Personal Injury Lawyer During Your Consultation -
Philip Franckel, Esq. (192) 
Q: Is this consultation given without charge to me?
About Your Rights: Q: What rights do I have that need to be protected?
Q: Who will pay my medical bills physical therapy bills drug bills transportation expenses temporary or permanent household help lost income property damage and pain... ( added 2 years 176 days ago.) |
Should I get Divorced, or Not? -
MVilyus (45) 
ARE YOU THINKIN’ ABOUT THE BIG “D”?
(AND, I DON’T MEAN DALLAS)
WHAT SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING IF YOU WANT A DIVORCE?_
No one besides you can determine whether or not a divorce is right for you! But, there are some general questions which pretty much apply to everybody. Thinking... ( added 2 years 244 days ago.) |
"Moving Out Moving On" When a Relationship goes Wrong -
Susan Murphy-Milano (162)   Susan Murphy-Milano 
What is a mediator? It is a neutral person. They do not take sides and they are not there to be your marriage therapist. Their goal is to assist you by removing the drama and tension often associated with a long drawn out court battle. In fact, they are not even allowed to give you legal advice.... ( added 2 years 276 days ago.) |
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Get Your Drivers License Back After a DUI and Get Your Life Back -
- Don Hoppe Jr. (446) 
Throughout the nightmare of first getting pulled over, the sobriety tests, chemical tests, reading of rights, being handcuffed and placed under arrest, transported, booked, jailed, processed and released, a huge number of factors can get in the way of making a DUI conviction a perfect... ( added 54 days 20 hours ago.) |
How To Achieve Organized Living -
Nathan Shaw (12) 
You are overwhelmed by the information
age. But your saving grace is almost here. A major revolution is
coming by 2010 that I’ve coined the Efficiency Age. Past
revolutions include the industrial, technological and current
information age.
The old dictum ‘knowledge is... ( added 1 year 61 days ago.) |
A Model Not To Live By - The Last Will And Testament -
Donovan Baldwin (2,865) 
The death of Anna Nicole Smith has at least one valuable outcome, even if it is simply serving as a model of what happens if you die intestate, i. e. without a last will and testament.
One immediate point to take here, by the way, is the youth and vitality of the deceased. Few people who knew... ( added 1 year 79 days ago.) |
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