One aspect of divorce you and your spouse might have to face is determining who gets custody of the children. If you are unable to reach an agreement, the court can make the decision. In some instances, the judge who hears your case can rely on your child's preferences to make the decision.
How Much Weight Are a Child's Preferences Given?
When a judge is asked to consider the preferences of a child, one of the first things he or she looks at is the age of the child.
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3 Things That Can Get Your Disability Claim Denied
If you're like most people, you planned on being able to work full-time until it was time to retire. However, sometimes things happen to mess up plans that people make. For those who have medical conditions or injuries that hinder them from working like they need to, getting disability benefits can be the financial glue that holds their lives together. You have likely heard that a majority of people get denied for benefits when they first apply.
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Slip-And-Fall: First Steps For Your Case
Slip-and-fall accidents are potentially very damaging events, and if they happen on someone else's properly, you may be eligible to receive some compensation for your pain and suffering. After you have a slip-and-fall accident, follow the following steps to ensure you are as prepared as possible to show proof that the property owner was at fault for the accident.
Write down what happened
This is actually one of the most important things that you can do.
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Three Forms of Alimony to Which You May Be Entitled
The main purpose of alimony is to provide financial help for a spouse after a divorce. You may view it as a way of recognizing a spouse's contribution to the marriage (which includes your financial status). For this reason, most people are used to long-term payments of alimony. However, this is not the only form of alimony that you may receive. For example, you may need alimony to do the following.
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